The mechanism of a swap in risk management, Financial Management

QUESTION

i) Discuss the risk associated with changes in exchange rates.

ii) How can these risks be managed internally?

iii) Explain how a manager can use a forward contract to deal with transaction risks using illustrative examples. How does it compare with a future?

iv) Explain briefly the mechanism of a swap in risk management.

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