A Form of Funds Available to Non-Canadian Borrowers, Known as Maple

question 11

Multiple Choice

A form of funds available to non-Canadian borrowers, known as Maple bonds, were developed. Why are attractive to investors?

• A) Canadian investors receive an interest adjustment allowing for a lower price on the bonds.
• B) Canadian investors are rated AAA and more likely to support their obligations.
• C) Canada as a stable efficient capital market allows foreign borrowers to more easily interact with the US regulators.
• D) The Canadian capital pool is large enough to warrant the costs of establishing these programs.
• E) Foreign borrowers find that Canada has low interest rates and, for some, their currencies have appreciated against the Canadian dollar.

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