Which of the following actions cannot be used by banks to increase reserves? A. Sell Treasury bonds B. Sell loans C. Buy Treasury bonds D. Call loans

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Q: Why would it be cash and not bonds payable ?

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Q: Why do federally guaranteed loans usually have the least risk for banks, List some popular…

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Q: The following is true for banks managing interest rate risk:     In refinancing risk, banks gain…

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Q: Which one of the following statements is FALSE? Select one: O a. Holding more liquid funds will…

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Q: Which of the following is not a main core function of the financial system? a. Provide a payments…

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Q: Why do banks hold reserves? How do banks decisions on reserves affect the money supply?

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Q: Explain the concept of liquidity risk in banking. Why is it important to control liquidity risk?

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Q: ‘Debt finance is less expensive than equity finance’ Explain

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Q: Provide a specific transaction that the bank could implement to minimize its interest rate risk. the…

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Q: Why are the banks reluctant to lend, and what should be done to increase bank lending?

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Swaps

A swap is a derivative contract in which two parties are agreed to exchange their cash flows from two different financial instruments for a defined period. In swap contracts, cash flows from one financial instrument are fixed and cash flow from other financial instruments is variable based on the interest rate, exchange rate, and commodity price. Swap contracts are transacted in an over-the-counter system. Swap contracts are utilized to hedge risk and mitigate loss.