Conflicts of Interest Between a Borrowing Firm and Its Creditors

question 3

Multiple Choice

Conflicts of interest between a borrowing firm and its creditors.This problem is exacerbated in the case of a public bond, because the ownership of public bonds is generally dispersed among many bondholders.For these reasons, the interests of the investors in a public corporate bond are protected in part by the appointment of a _______, who is charged with monitoring the firm's compliance with the various terms, covenants, and provisions in the contract.

• A)liaison officer
• B)trustee
• C)security officer
• D)compliance guardian

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