The following is the balance sheet of a VRY-SMPL Bank. All the items are recorded...

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The following is the balance sheet of a VRY-SMPL Bank. All the items are recorded based on the book value and they were purchased at par value. Asset Liability 5 year semi-annual

Asset

Liability

5 year semi-annual 6.45%pa coupon

250

6 months treasury bills

250

bond

10 year 3.5% annual coupon bond

100

6 year annual coupon (6.30%pa) bond

300

10 year treasury bond 7.5 % semi

350

Equity

150

annual coupon

700

700

1. Assume current market yield is flat at 6.5% p.a. What is the duration gap of the bank?

2. Using the duration gap estimated from question 6, what will happen to the net worth of the bank if the market yield goes up by 1.5%p.a.?

3. What is the maturity gap of the bank

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