22-78 What Is the Purpose of a Credit Forward Agreement

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Multiple Choice

22-78 What is the purpose of a credit forward agreement?

• A)To allow property-casualty insurers to hedge the extreme losses that occur after major catastrophes.
• B)To adjust prices on outstanding futures each day to reflect current futures market conditions.
• C)To facilitate the future exchange of an asset for cash at a price that is determined daily.
• D)To hedge a cash asset on a direct dollar-for-dollar basis with a forward or futures contract.
• E)To hedge against an increase in the default risk of a loan.

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