Take any risks with the currency fluctuation

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You are a CFO of Tattoos and Piercings, International, the US based corporation. You are planning a major expansion into the Australian market. Your company needs 2,000,000 AUD for expansion expenses in 60days.

Currently:

                                                                                                    Quoted Price

Australian Dollar AUD: USD   spot                                       USD 0.9000

Australian Dollar AUD: USD   60 day forward                    USD 0.8950

An Australian bank pay for short term deposit in Australian dollars 0.5% for 60 days or, you can use your corporate cash currently denominated in American Dollars that is on deposit with Citibank at 4% APR compounded daily. You do not want to take any risks with the currency fluctuation. What are your two choices? Present your calculations clearly to substantiate your choice with numbers.

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