1. A U.S. FI has U.S. $200 million worth of one-year loans earning an average rate of return of 6%. The FI also has one-year single payment Canadian dollar loans of C$110 million earning 8%. The FI's funding source is $300 million in U.S.$ one-year CDs, on which they are paying 4%. Initially the exchange rate is C$1.10 per $1 U.S. The one-year forward rate is C$1.14 per $1 U.S. What is the bank's dollar % spread if they hedge fully using forwards?
2. The £ is worth 1.2569 euros and the euro is worth $1.5568. Statistical analysis indicates that when the euro rises 1% against the dollar, the pound rises 0.5% against the euro and vice versa. A U.S. bank has assets of £40 million that mature in one year funded with liabilities of €55 million due in 6 months. Discuss how foreign exchange risk affects the U.S. bank. Design a risk management plan to cope with the exchange rate risk exposure. Be sure to provide all details leading to your answer.