In SD20, when comment on the disadvantage of swap (Fitzaharris Co) , the examiner wrote : “As swaps are OTC instruments, they cannot be traded or allowed to lapse if they are not needed”.
In SD16, when advise on the value of swap ( Pault Co), the examiner wrote: “Pault may choose to take out another swap then on different terms or let the arrangement lapse and pay floating rate on the loan…”.
I am confusing whether swap could be allowed to lapse or not ? Please explain. Thank you.
The swap agreement is for 4 years. At the end of 4 years it finished and the answer is referring to whether they should then enter into another swap or not.