Circus Swap
Definition of 'Circus Swap'A swap with the features of both a currency swap and an interest rate swap.Also known as "cross-currency swap" or "currency coupon swap". |
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Investopedia explains 'Circus Swap'In circus swaps, loans in one currency with a fixed rate would be swapped for a floating rate loan in the other currency. |
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