A three-month forward contract exists on a zero-coupon corporate bond with a current price per £100 nominal of £42.60. The yield available on three-month government securities is 6% pa effective. Calculate the forward price.

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A3) Finance A three-month forward contract exists on a zero-coupon corporate bond with a current price per £100 nominal of £42.60. The yield available on three-month government securities is 6% pa effective. Calculate the forward price.
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