The Growth of the Interest Rate Swaps Market Has Been

question 92

Multiple Choice

The growth of the interest rate swaps market has been due to firms wanting to:

• A) lower the cost of funds.
• B) hedge interest rate risk.
• C) lock in profit margins.
• D) All of the given choices.

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