Fixed Rate Flexible Financing – Managing Interest Rate Risk in a Volatile Market Environment
- Wednesday, February 14, 2024 — 10:10 – 10:50 a.m.
- Canadian and US interest rate market update along with notable drivers behind post-COVID-19 volatility
- RBC’s interest rate forecasts along with forward looking market expectations
- Introduction to alternative variable rate funding sources – Banker’s Acceptance (BA) Loans and Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average (CORRA) Loans
- Overview of fixed rate flexible financing and how RBC’s Agriculture Clients are utilizing interest rate derivatives in the current market environment
- Benefits and considerations when utilizing fixed rate flexible financing (CORRA Loan and Interest Rate Swap)
- Agricultural case studies that highlight the benefits of fixed rate flexible financing
- How to setup a CORRA loan and interest rate swap program