chapter 3

OTC FX Concepts

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

This chapter introduces readers to concepts around the system of quoting in foreign exchange markets with special reference to over-the-counter (OTC) market which refers to the market in which transactions are entered into by counterparties on bilateral basis without involvement of any settlement agencies like exchange. The contents of this chapter are organized in the following order:

 

1. Concept of Base Currency and Home Currency

2. Direct and Indirect Quotes

3. Currency Regimes

4. Concept of Hedging in Over-the-counter Market

5. Introduction to Forex Rates Determination

6. Interest Rate Parity Theory

7. Calculation of Rates

CONCEPT OF BASE CURRENCY AND HOME CURRENCY

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