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Problem on implied exchange rate

a) The Australian firm sold a ship to a Swiss firm and gave the Swiss client an option of paying either AUS10,000 or SF15,000 in 9 months.

(i) In above, the Australian firm efficiently gave the Swiss client a free option to buy up to AUS10,000 utilizing Swiss francs. What is the implied exercise exchange rate?

(ii) When the spot exchange rate turns out to be AUS0.62/SF, then which currency do you think the Swiss client will select to use for payment? Determine the value of this free choice for Swiss client?

(iii) What is the best method for the Australian firm to deal with exchange exposure? Clarify.

(b) Assume a firm enters into a swap agreement with the swap dealer. Explain the nature of default risk faced by both parties.

(c) Differentiate between the motives which encourage mergers and joint ventures among international firms and mergers and joint ventures amongst local firms.

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