The risk that a person who borrows from a bank may not be able to repay the loan is known as _________.
Market risk |
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Solvency risk |
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Credit risk |
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Liquidity risk |
Which of the following financial instruments is an arrangement that allows one party to buy protection from another party to guard against the risk that a bond or other security will not be honored in full and on time?
A credit default swap |
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A senior tranche |
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A government sponsored enterprise |
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A transactions deposit |
1. Credit risk
Explanation: Credit risk arises from the
creditworthiness of a person.
2. A credit default swap
Explanation: A credit default swap allows one party to offset the credit risk faced by it with another party.
The risk that a person who borrows from a bank may not be able to repay...
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