When a Counterparty to a Futures Contract Fails to Perform

question 2

Multiple Choice

When a counterparty to a futures contract fails to perform under the contract,

• A)The futures exchange informs the party on the other side of the amount of loss they will bear.
• B)The futures exchange bears the loss,
• C)The futures exchange sues the failed counterparty.
• D)The futures exchange replaces the failed counterparty with a solvent one.

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