1. Is the Prudential Regulation Authority ( PRA ) effective ? (Have they improved the sound and safety of banks ? And maybe some examples)
2. A bond currently sells for $1,200, which gives it a yield to maturity of 8%. Suppose that if the yield increases by 25 basis points, the price of the bond falls to $1,155. What is the duration of this bond? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 4 decimal places.)
3. Redesigned Computers has 6.5 percent coupon bonds outstanding with a current market price of $832. The yield to maturity is 16.28 percent and the face value is $1,000. Interest is paid semiannually. How many years is it until these bonds mature?