The yield curve is currently flat at 7%. Based
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Updated on: 12/01/2022 05:10 AM Due on: 12/01/2022

Risk management and derivatives assignment
Question 1
The yield curve is currently flat at 7%. Based on the following information, price a bond with annual coupons, a face value of $100.00 with a
a. 10% coupon rate and maturity in 2 years.
b. 5% coupon rate and maturity in 2 years.
Question 2
A bank quotes an interest rate of 14% per annum with quarterly compounding. What is the equivalent rate with?
a) Continuous compounding, and
b) Annual compounding?

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Solution: The yield curve is currently flat at 7%. Based