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Swap
Agreement to buy or sell a certain currency at the spot rate while at the same time agreeing to reverse the transaction on a future date, this time at an agreed forward rate. Involves a spot deal & forward deal.
| Benefits: |
Provides liquidity for the desired currency without having to borrow via Promissory Note, thereby reducing overall cost of funds. |
| Minimum: |
$100,000; subject to change |
| Requirements: |
Forward foreign exchange credit lines required without which margin deposit of 20% to 30% is required. |
| Documentation: |
Forward Contract (for client’s signature) for the forward deal |
| Settlement and Disposition Upon Maturity: |
Settlement of spot deal through cleared funds and disposition of forward deal upon maturity is full delivery unless otherwise specified. |
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