
Explanation:
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) can indeed perform all the functions listed in the options. An SPV is a legal entity created to fulfill narrow, specific or temporary objectives. They are typically used by companies to isolate the firm from financial risk. Here's how they perform the functions listed:
(I) Transforming illiquid assets into liquid ones. SPVs can be used to convert illiquid assets like loans, mortgages, credit card debt, or car loans into tradable securities. This process is known as securitization. By pooling these assets and issuing securities backed by the pool, SPVs can provide liquidity to markets.
(II) Issuing credit-linked notes (CLNs). SPVs can issue CLNs where the notes are linked to the assets that have been sold to the SPV. The performance of these notes is dependent on the performance of these assets, not the sponsoring company.
(III) Converting the currency of underlying assets into another currency more acceptable to investors. SPVs can also be used to convert the currency of underlying assets into another currency that is more acceptable to investors through a currency swap. This can help attract foreign investors or mitigate currency risk.
Choice A is incorrect. While it's true that SPVs can be used to transform illiquid assets into liquid ones, this is a part of the securitization process, which was already mentioned in the question. Therefore, it does not represent an additional use of an SPV.
Choice B is incorrect. Issuing credit-linked notes can indeed be done through an SPV, but again this falls under the umbrella of securitization and does not represent a separate function.
Choice C is incorrect. Converting the currency of underlying assets into another currency more acceptable to investors can also be achieved through an SPV. However, this too forms part of securitization and hence doesn't qualify as a distinct use case for SPVs.
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Q.2929 Besides being used to securitize a firm's assets, a special purpose vehicle can also be used to:
A
Transform illiquid assets into liquid ones.
B
Issuing credit-linked notes.
C
Converting the currency of underlying assets into another currency more acceptable to investors.
D
All of the above.
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