alleryStart learning →Viewing a swap as a series of FRAs is considered what?
ATechnically incorrect
BProhibited by law
CExactly correct
DRequired under Basel
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Technically incorrect
Cash payment calculations differ between the two products, so the view is technically incorrect.
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