A dealer needs to borrow USD 50 million. He uses a Treasury Bond as collateral. The Bond has the following characteristics:
• Collateral 4.3% Treasury Bond, June 12, 2004 • Price: 100.50 • Start date: September 10 • Term: 7 days • Repo rate: 2.7% • Haircut: 0%
(a) How much collateral does the dealer need?
(b) Two days after the start of the repo, the value of the Bund increases to 101. How much of the securities will be transferred to whom?
(c) What repo interest will be paid?