it on simple interest to the European Union (EU). The prevailing interest rates gazetted from UK banks and Zimbabwean (ZW) banks are as follows: Deposit rate Lending rate UK 8% 10% ZW 20% 50% In addition, assume that the prevailing spot exchange rate is ZW/UK Pounds 130.00 – 145.00 And the number of days in a year is 360 days. Calculate the amount that would be receivable by Tuli Super Minerals if th

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  1. Tuli Super Minerals of Manicaland exports raw diamonds valued at one million pounds (£1,000,000) on 180 days credit on simple interest to the European Union (EU). The prevailing interest rates gazetted from UK banks and Zimbabwean (ZW) banks are as follows:

 

Deposit rate

Lending rate

UK

8%

10%

ZW

20%

50%

            In addition, assume that the prevailing spot exchange rate is ZW/UK Pounds 130.00 – 145.00

            And the number of days in a year is 360 days.

Calculate the amount that would be receivable by Tuli Super Minerals if the money market hedge is applied 

 

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