Discuss the Following Proposition: While in Theory Duration Matching Allows

question 18

Essay

Discuss the following proposition: While in theory duration matching allows an FI to immunise against interest rate risk, the reality is that it is too costly and too time consuming to be useful.

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Definitions:

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