The Task is to solve the 2 questions below:
1. Explain how a foreign currency coupon bond issue is, in terms of its cash flow implication for a domestic issuer, equivalent to a domestic currency coupon bond issue plus a series of forward exchange contracts. How then could a foreign currency coupon bond issue be completely hedged against foreign exchange risk?
2. Suppose Apple needs $10 million for two weeks. Apple decides to borrow $10 million for 14 days. The Bank of Finland offers 6.55% for a 14-day domestic loan. BNL has an ask rate of 6.40% for a 14-day Euro-EUR loan. Apple decides to borrow from BNL. Describe the cash flows of this transaction.