There are various kinds of financial instruments to raise foreign currency funds. FCCB and GDR/ADR are explained below: Financial Instrument # 1. Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds: FCCB are debt instruments issued in a currency with an option to convert them in equity shares of the issuing company, if the investor chooses to do so, at a pre-determined strike rate. FCCB [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Currency Swap 2. Types of Currency Swaps 3. Stages in Currency Swap 4. Interest Rate Swaps 5. Benefits of Currency Swaps. Meaning of Currency Swap: A currency swap is a "contract to exchange at an agreed future date principal amounts in two different currencies at a conversion rate agreed at [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Forward Exchange Contract 2. Closing Out of Forward Exchange Contracts 3. Extension of Forward Exchange Contracts 4. Cost or Gain of Forward Cover 5. Benefits and Drawbacks of Forward Exchange Contract. Meaning of Forward Exchange Contract: A forward contract is simply an agreement to buy or sell foreign exchange at [...]