Questions from Financial Management


Q: Explain one way that the Dodd–Frank Act is in conflict

Explain one way that the Dodd–Frank Act is in conflict with (a) the Basel international regulations and (b) the regulations introduced by other national governments.

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Q: A bank has the following balance sheet: /

A bank has the following balance sheet: (a) What is the net stable funding ratio? (b) The bank decides to satisfy Basel III by raising more retail deposits and keeping the proceeds in Treasury bonds...

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Q: In Figure 17.4 where the CCP is used, suppose

In Figure 17.4 where the CCP is used, suppose that an extra transaction between A and C that is worth 140 to A is cleared bilaterally. What effect does this have on the tables in Figure 17.4?

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Q: During a certain year, interest rates fall by 200 basis points

During a certain year, interest rates fall by 200 basis points (2%) and equity prices are flat. Discuss the effect of this on a defined benefit pension plan that is 60% invested in equities and 40% in...

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Q: Consider a delta-neutral position in a single asset with a

Consider a delta-neutral position in a single asset with a gamma (measured with respect to percentage changes in the asset) of (. Suppose that the 10-day return on the asset is normally distri...

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Q: A company has one- and two-year bonds outstanding,

A company has one- and two-year bonds outstanding, each providing a coupon of 8% per year payable annually. The yields on the bonds (expressed with continuous compounding) are 6.0% and 6.6%, respectiv...

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Q: Consider a European call option on a non-dividend-paying

Consider a European call option on a non-dividend-paying stock where the stock price is $52, the strike price $50, the risk-free rate is 5%, the volatility is 30%, and the time to maturity is one year...

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Q: What difference does it make to the VaR calculated in Example 22

What difference does it make to the VaR calculated in Example 22.2 if the exponentially weighted moving average model is used to assign weights to scenarios as described in Section 13.3?

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Q: Suppose that there is a 1% probability that operational risk losses

Suppose that there is a 1% probability that operational risk losses of a certain type exceed $10 million. Use the power law to estimate the 99.97% worst-case operational risk loss when the α parameter...

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Q: Consider the following two events: (a) a bank

Consider the following two events: (a) a bank loses $1 billion from an unexpected lawsuit relating to its transactions with a counterparty, and (b) an insurance company loses $1 billion because of a...

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