Interest Rate Swaps Allow Both Counterparties To

question 41

Multiple Choice

Interest rate swaps allow both counterparties to:

• A)Reduce interest expenses
• B)Avoid repayment of the notional principal
• C)Rearrange the balance sheet
• D)Pay a floating rate of interest on their debt

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