Black Corporation, a Large Australian Company, Can Borrow Funds at the BBSW+60bps

question 33

Essay

Black Corporation, a large Australian company, can borrow funds at the BBSW+60bps in the money market or at 8% fixed in the corporate bond market.It prefers a fixed rate exposure.Blue Bank can borrow at the BBSW by issuing CDs at the BBSW or at 6.8% fixed, and prefers a floating rate exposure.Is there a comparative advantage opportunity and if so, how can it be exploited?

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