24-77 When Are the Standby Letters of Credit Used in Swap

question 40

Multiple Choice

24-77 When are the standby letters of credit used in swap agreements?

• A)When the counterparty is perceived to be of significantly lower credit quality than the other party.
• B)Where the swap agreement is made between parties of equal credit standing.
• C)Where the swap agreement is made between high-quality counterparties.
• D)When one party posts collateral in lieu of default.
• E)When the no-arbitrage condition does not hold good.

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