Multiple Choice
When purchasing and selling foreign currencies to allow customers to take positions in foreign real and financial investments, the FI
A) acts defensively as a hedger.
B) acts aggressively as a speculator.
C) assumes the FX risk itself.
D) acts as an agent.
E) acts as a market maker.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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