Concept explainers
a)
To determine: Available arbitrage opportunity.
Introduction:
Arbitrage is the process where the investors can buy securities or goods at a low rate in one market and sell in the market where the price is high. This is done in order to obtain the benefits when there is a price difference in two different markets.
b)
To determine: The bank which faces surge in the demand for loans and the bank which surges in the deposit.
Introduction:
Arbitrage is the process where the investors can buy securities or goods at a low rate in one market and sell in the market where the price is high. This is done in order to obtain the benefits when there is a price difference in different markets.
c)
To discuss: The effects on the interest rates because of the offers availed by banks.
Introduction:
Arbitrage is the process where the investors can buy securities or goods at a low rate in one market and sell in the market where the price is high. This is done in order to obtain the benefits when there is a price difference in different markets.
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