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Which of the following is NOT an external method of interest rate risk management? *
A. Using an interest rate swap
B. Using financial futures
C. Using an off-balance-sheet strategy, such as a forward rate agreement
D. Having fixed-interest assets financed by fixed-interest liabilities and equity
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