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Question 1

Hybex Electrics is a highly rated company with a considerable amount of fixed rate liabilities and would like to increase the percentage of floating rate debt. Which of the following is the best course of action?

Options:

A.

Hybex should become a payer of a fixed rate on a swap against receipt of LIBOR.

B.

Hybex should become a receiver of a floating rate on a swap against payment of a fixed rate

C.

Hybex should become a receiver of a fixed rate on a swap against payment of LIBOR D.

D.

Hybex should become a receiver of a floating rate on a swap against payment of LIBOR

Question 2

A 7% CD was issued at par, which you now purchase at 6.75%. You would expect to pay:

Options:

A.

The face value of the CD

B.

More than the face value

C.

Less than the face value

D.

Too little information to decide

Question 3

In GBP/CHF, you are quoted the following prices by four different banks. You are a buyer of CHF. Which is the best quote for you?

Options:

A.

1.4340

B.

1.4343

C.

1.4337

D.

1.4335

Question 4

You request use of funds from your agent bank for 1 day on an amount of EUR 100,000,000.00, EONIA was 0.812% and the ECB deposit facility rate is 0.50%. What use of funds settlement amount should you expect?

Options:

A.

EUR 1,388,89

B.

EUR 1,561.11

C.

EUR 2,255.56

D.

EUR 2,951.39

Question 5

Which one of the following statements is incorrect? Hedge accounting of an existing position no longer applies when:

Options:

A.

the trader acquires additional exposure in the hedged item.

B.

the hedging instrument is sold, terminated or exercised.

C.

the hedged item is sold or settled.

D.

a hedge fails the effectiveness test.

Question 6

If the value date of a forward USD/JPY transaction is declared a holiday in either New York or Tokyo, the correct value date will be:

Options:

A.

the value date of the financial centre that is open

B.

the next business day of the financial centre which is closed

C.

the next business day when both New York and Tokyo are open

D.

the previous business day when both New York and Tokyo are open

Question 7

What is EONIA?

Options:

A.

Volume-weighted average overnight EUR deposit rate

B.

Volume-weighted average overnight EUR LIBOR

C.

Arithmetic average overnight EUR deposit rate

D.

ECB overnight lending rate

Question 8

Which one of the following statements is true?

Options:

A.

Brokers should only show the names of banks to counterparties who have prime credit ratings.

B.

Brokers should only show the names of banks to counterparties who provide good liquidity to the brokered market.

C.

Brokers should only show the names of banks to counterparties whom they know well.

D.

Brokers should only show the names of bank counterparties if both sides display a serious intention to transact

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Options:

A.

Prices quoted by brokers should be taken to be firm in marketable amounts unless otherwise qualified

B.

Prices quoted by brokers should be taken to be indicative in marketable amounts unless otherwise qualified

C.

Prices quoted by brokers should be taken to be firm in amounts of 1,000,000.00 of the quoted currency unless otherwise qualified

D.

Prices quoted by brokers should be taken to be indicative in amounts of 1,000,000.00 of the base currency unless otherwise qualified

Question 10

Which of the following statements is correct?

Options:

A.

Unilateral collateral obligations to sovereign counterparties provide liquidity to banks.

B.

Under Basel III commercial banks are most likely to incur lower costs to service their sovereign clients.

C.

While banks usually do not call for collateral from sovereign counterparties, they must provide collateral for the offsetting hedge transactions which are undertaken with commercial counterparties.

D.

Uncollateralised exposures to sovereign counterparties will not require additional regulatory capital to be set aside against potential credit losses

Question 11

Regarding access to production systems, which of the following is incorrect?

Options:

A.

Profiles for functions are encouraged and should be reviewed semi-annually by a manager.

B.

Developers should have unrestricted access to production systems.

C.

Access to production systems should be rigorously controlled.

D.

Users should not have access to change system functionalities.

Question 12

The tom/next GC repo rate for German government bonds is quoted to you at 1.75-80%. As collateral, you sell EUR 10,000,000.00 million nominal of the 5.25% Bund July 2012, which is worth EUR 11,260,000.00. If you have to give an initial margin of 2%, the Repurchase Price is:

Options:

A.

EUR 11,035,336.41

B.

EUR 11,035,351.74

C.

EUR 11,039,752.32

D.

EUR 11,039,767.65

Question 13

You bought a CAD 8,000,000.00 6x9 FRA at 1.95%. The settlement rate is 3-month (90-day) BBA LIBOR, which is fixed at 0.9500%.

What is the settlement amount at maturity?

Options:

A.

You pay CAD 20,000.00

B.

You receive CAD 20,000.00

C.

You pay CAD 19,952.61

D.

You receive CAD 19,952.61

Question 14

Which Greek letter is used to describe the ratio of change in the option price compared with change in the price of the underlying instrument, when all other conditions are fixed?

Options:

A.

beta

B.

gamma

C.

delta

D.

theta

Question 15

What type of institution is the typical drawer of banker’s acceptances?

Options:

A.

Credit institution

B.

Investment bank

C.

Corporate

D.

Central Bank

Question 16

When banks transact FX swaps, the spot price should be determined:

Options:

A.

anytime after the swap is transacted

B.

before the swap is transacted

C.

immediately after the swap is transacted

D.

no less than 24 hours after the completion of the swap

Question 17

Today, you sold 10 December EURODOLLAR futures contracts at 99.50. The closing price is fixed by the exchange at 99.375. What variation margin will be due?

Options:

A.

You will have to pay USD 312.50

B.

You will receive USD 312.50

C.

You will have to pay USD 3,125.00

D.

You will receive USD 3,125.00

Question 18

If 6-month USD/CAD forward rates are quoted at 40/45, which of the following statements is correct?

Options:

A.

USD rates are higher than CAD rates in the 6-month

B.

CAD rates are higher than USD rates in the 6-month

C.

There is a positive USD yield curve

D.

There is not enough information to decide

Question 19

Prudential regulation of banking book liquidity risk is dealt with by the Basel Committee (Basel II / Basel III) in the context of:

Options:

A.

capital adequacy regulations in Pillar 1

B.

market risk and Tier 3 capital elements

C.

internal management procedures subject to supervisory review in Pillar 2

D.

market discipline, disclosure and transparency in Pillar 3

Question 20

What happens if an instruction remains unmatched and/or unsettled through CLS Bank?

Options:

A.

If there is more than one FX trade with a single counterparty to settle in the identical currencies, then both sides should bilaterally agree to settle the trades outside of CLS Bank on a net basis.

B.

If there is only one FX trade with a single counterparty to settle in the identical currencies, then either side can unilaterally decide to settle the trade outside of CLS Bank on a net basis.

C.

If there is more than one FX trade with a single counterparty to settle in the identical currencies, then both sides should bilaterally agree to settle the trade outside CLS Bank on a gross basis.

D.

If there is more than one FX trade with a single counterparty to settle in the identical currencies, then either side can unilaterally instruct the CLS Bank to settle the trades.

Question 21

The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) in Basel III:

Options:

A.

is a new rule that compares liquid asset levels in banks to their available equity capital

B.

spells out a modernized system for calculating the required minimum reserve that banks must hold at the central bank

C.

compares liquid and reliably liquidating assets to expected cash outflows from specified run-off rates for various liability classes under a short-term stress scenario

D.

tied directly into the internal ratings-based approach for determining the liquidity of credit-counterparties

Question 22

VaR increases with:

Options:

A.

lower correlation of underlying risk factors

B.

a shorter time horizon

C.

a lower confidence level

D.

a higher confidence level

Question 23

Your are quoted the following rates:

Spot CHF/JPY105.12-22

3M CHF/JPY 3.5/4.5

At what rate can you buy 3-month outright JPY against CHF?

Options:

A.

105.085

B.

105.265

C.

108.62

D.

105.155

Question 24

A US security yields 7% on an annually-compounded bond basis. What is the equivalent annually- compounded money market yield?

Options:

A.

7.09%

B.

7.03%

C.

6.90%

D.

6.95%

Question 25

A futures clearing house is:

Options:

A.

The buyer to each seller and the seller to each buyer

B.

A clearing agent only

C.

The self-regulatory organization for the futures exchange

D.

The owner of the futures exchange

Question 26

What recommendation does the Model Code make to banks accepting a stop-loss order?

Options:

A.

The Model Code emphasizes the importance of clear, concise documentation and on-going lines of communication.

B.

Bank management must guarantee a fixed price execution to the counterparty.

C.

The Model Code recommends that only experienced dealers should be allowed to take such orders.

D.

Bank staff must secure the approval of the counterparty’s management to accept such orders.

Question 27

When a deal is done via a broker:

Options:

A.

it need not be confirmed between the counterparties as the broker confirms it immediately with both counterparties

B.

it should also be confirmed directly between the two counterparties

C.

it is important to note that broker confirmations are bilateral confirmations between the principals of the trade

D.

the dealer should obtain acknowledgement that the deal has been agreed to but may assume agreement to the trade in the absence of such acknowledgement

Question 28

3-month EUR/USD FX swaps are quoted to you at 8/12. If the “points are in your favor”, what have you done?

Options:

A.

Bought and sold 3-month EUR/USD through the swap

B.

Sold and bought 3-month EUR/USD through the swap

C.

Made the quote

D.

Cannot say

Question 29

The one-month (31-day) GC repo rate for French government bonds is quoted to you at 3.75- 80%. As collateral, you are offered EUR 25,000,000.00 nominal of the 5.5% OAT April 2012, which is worth EUR 28,137,500.00.

The Repurchase Price is:

Options:

A.

EUR 28,228,360.69

B.

EUR 28,229,572.15

C.

EUR 25,080,729.18

D.

EUR 25,081,805.55

Question 30

From the following AUD rates:

3M AUD (91-day) deposits 2.35%

3x6 AUD (90-day) FRA 2.55%

Calculate the 6-month implied cash rate.

Options:

A.

2.37%

B.

2.46%

C.

2.55%

D.

4.90%

Question 31

What steps will the CFP of the ACI probably not undertake after having been formally notified by one of the parties of a breach of the letter or spirit of the Model Code?

Options:

A.

consult the local ACI national association

B.

bring the matter to the appropriate court of justice

C.

examine the complaint

D.

bring the matter to the attention of the appropriate regulatory body

Question 32

In which type of repo is “double dipping” a risk?

Options:

A.

Delivery repo

B.

HIC repo

C.

To-party repo

D.

“Double dipping” is never a risk in any type of repo

Question 33

What is the maximum maturity of a London CD?

Options:

A.

One year

B.

270 days

C.

183 days

D.

5years

Question 34

Which type of repo is the least risky for the buyer?

Options:

A.

Delivery repo

B.

HlC repo

C.

Tri-party repo

D.

There is no real difference

Question 35

In spite of having agreed to a deal, dealers are not bound to its terms if it is “subject to documentation”. What position does the Model Code take with regard to this practice?

Options:

A.

The practice of making a transaction subject to documentation is not regarded as good practice.

B.

It urges dealers to be bear in mind that this is a common practice for capital market deals.

C.

The Model Code does not comment on the matter.

D.

It recommends that national ACI Associations deal with this issue according to their local customs.

Question 36

When an employee executes a personal trade in advance of a client’s or institution’s order to benefit from the anticipated movement in the market price following the execution of a large trade, it is called:

Options:

A.

front running

B.

ex ante trading

C.

insider dealing

D.

forward-facing

Question 37

The torward points are calculated from:

Options:

A.

The level of interest rates in the base currency

B.

The level of interest rates in the quoted currency

C.

The interest rates in the two currencies

D.

Your expectations of the future spot rate

Question 38

You are quoted the following rates:

Spot JPY/CHF 0.009520-25

6M JPY/CHF 10/7

At what rate can you buy 6-month outright CHF against JPY?

Options:

A.

0.008520

B.

0.009510

C.

0.009515

D.

0.009518

Question 39

Dealers are allowed to trade for their own account only if:

Options:

A.

they have good track records in dealing both for their institution and for themselves

B.

there have been no previous conflicts of interest in the dealing room

C.

there is a clearly defined and written policy about the matter

D.

the dealers see no conflict of interest in such dealing

Question 40

What does the Model Code recommend regarding the practice of “name switching/substitution”?

Options:

A.

Dealers may seek a compensation payment in favor of the bank or an adjustment to brokerage bills from the broker for switching names.

B.

If requested by a broker to clear a transaction through name switching, a dealer must ensure that such activities have the prior approval of senior management.

C.

The practice of name switching/substitution is neither acceptable nor desirable.

D.

Name switching/substitution transactions should be executed as promptly as possible not considering credit limits and policy guidelines.

Question 41

What recommendation does the Model Code make in cases of market disruption?

Options:

A.

Market participants should strictly adhere to the rules issued by local regulators, supervisors or central banks in order to maintain efficiency and avoid disputes.

B.

Even if local provisions are in place, market participants should only adhere to the ACI best practices of the Model Code in order to maintain efficiency and avoid disputes.

C.

Participants must at all times adhere to the rules issued by local regulators, supervisors or central banks even if these rules or procedures conflict with any provision of an existing written agreement.

D.

Parties may unilaterally decide whether they wish to adhere to the terms of the agreement or to amend the terms of the transaction to follow the relevant procedure.

Question 42

Deals transacted directly or via a broker prior to 5:00 am Sydney time on Monday morning:

Options:

A.

are invalid

B.

must be approved by senior management before confirmation

C.

cannot be entered into without the approval of the local regulator

D.

are not considered to have been done in normal conditions or normal market hours

Question 43

Where the matter of dealing for personal account is concerned, the Model Code recommends that

Options:

A.

Subject to local legal requirements, this matter is one for bank management to decide.

B.

Bank management should encourage such activities because it allows banks to monitor the gambling habits of their staff.

C.

Where this is allowed, bank management should have a clearly defined policy and written procedures.

D.

Bank management should allow staff to deal for their personal account on a case to case basis.

Question 44

Which of the following are quoted in terms of a discount rate?

Options:

A.

USTreasury bill

B.

CD

C.

Interbank deposit

D.

ECP

Question 45

What is one of the responsibilities of the Middle Office according to the Model Code?

Options:

A.

Sending settlement instructions

B.

Investigating settlement discrepancies

C.

Keeping a contact list of all back office staff of the bank’s counterparties

D.

Exchanging standard settlement instructions (SSIs)

Question 46

Click on the Exhibit Button to view the Formula Sheet. Bank A pays for EURO 5 m at 1.1592. Bank B offers EURO 10 m at 1.1597. Broker XYZ quotes to the market EURO /USD 1.1592/97. Bank C takes the offer at 97. The broker is obliged to reveal:

Options:

A.

The name of Banks A and B.

B.

The name of Bank B only.

C.

The amount that was bid but not the name of Bank A.

D.

None of the above

Question 47

Risk capital is intended to ensure that an institution can:

Options:

A.

Survive a liquidity crisis

B.

Absorb credit losses

C.

Absorb any type of unexpected loss

D.

Absorb any type of expected loss

Question 48

What is the effect of netting?

Options:

A.

To reduce the number and size of payments and transfers

B.

To reduce exposure to credit risk

C.

To reduce the size of the balance sheet

D.

All of the above

Question 49

Half an hour ago you were made a price in USD/CAD of 1.5250-55 and sold USD 10 million. The price is now 1.5232-37 and you square your position. What is your profit or loss?

Options:

A.

+CAD 23,000

B.

+CAD 13,000

C.

+CAD 16,000

D.

-CAD 13,000

Question 50

If spot AUD/USD is quoted to you as 0.7406-09. How many AUD would you receive in exchange for USD 5,000,000 if you dealt on the price?

Options:

A.

3,704,500

B.

6,748,549

C.

3,703,000

D.

6,751,283

Question 51

If a 6-month AUD/NZD swap is quoted 173/165, which of the following statements would you consider to be correct?

Options:

A.

6-month AUD rates are higher than 6-month NZD rates

B.

6-month AUD rates are lower than 6-month NZD rates

C.

Spot AUD/NZD will be higher by approximately 170 points in 6 months

D.

The AUD yield curve is positive, whilst the NZD curve is negative

Question 52

What is the ISO code for the currency of Hungary?

Options:

A.

HUG

B.

HKD

C.

HRN

D.

HUF

Question 53

Banks have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that clients have all necessary information to understand the transaction because this:

Options:

A.

Will encourage clients to do more business.

B.

Will help prevent potential litigation.

C.

Will help banks sell sophisticated risk management solutions.

D.

Is required by all regulators.

Question 54

You have done the following deals in spot USD/JPY:

Sold USD 5.0 million at 111.60

Bought USD 3.5 million at 111.20

Bought USD 2.0 million at 111.50

Sold USD 2.0 million at 111.55

What position do you now have?

Options:

A.

Short USD 1.50 million at 112.60

B.

Short USD 3.50 million at 111.75

C.

Long USD 1.50 million at 111.10

D.

Long USD 3.50 million at 111.55

Question 55

At the end of the day you are short EUR 10 million against GBP at 0.6712. You are asked to revalue your position at a EUR/GBP rate of 0.6729. What is the resulting profit or loss?

Options:

A.

Loss of GBP 17000

B.

Profit of GBP 17,000

C.

Loss of EUR 17,000

D.

Profit of EUR of 17,000

Question 56

A CD with a face value of USD 50 million and a coupon of 4.50% was issued at par for 90 days and is now trading at 4.50% with 30 days remaining to maturity. What has been the capital gain or loss since issue?

Options:

A.

+USD 373,599.00

B.

÷USD 186,099.00

C.

-USD 1,400.99

D.

Nil

Question 57

Click on the Exhibit Button to view the Formula Sheet. A 6-month (182-day) investment of CHF15.5 million yields a return of CHF100,000. What is the rate of return?

Options:

A.

1.32%

B.

1.29%

C.

1.28%

D.

0.65%

Question 58

It is up to the vendors of electronic dealing platforms to ensure that dealers are trained to use their systems.

Options:

A.

Management should ensure dealers fully understand the systems they use and dealers should read the manuals.

B.

Management, dealers and vendors share responsibility.

C.

Dealers are required to pass the ACI Dealing Certificate before being allowed to access electronic dealing platforms.

D.

Given the wide range of electronic dealing platforms used by banks, it is the responsibility of the vendors to ensure individual users are adequately trained.

Question 59

Where internet trading facilities are established by a bank for a client, the conditions and controls should be stated in a rulebook produced by:

Options:

A.

The bank.

B.

The local bankers association.

C.

The local regulator.

D.

Negotiation between the bank and client.

Question 60

What is the risk of dealing through an agent with an unknown principal?

Options:

A.

You may not be able to ensure that your firm can avoid suspicion of trading on non-public information or other allegations of bad or illegal trading practice.

B.

You may not be able to net your exposure in an insolvency.

C.

You may not be able to net your exposure for capital adequacy purposes.

D.

All of the above.

Question 61

The delta of an at-the-money long call option is:

Options:

A.

Between +0.5 and +1

B.

+0.5

C.

Between 0 and +0.5

D.

Zero

Question 62

If GSP/USD is quoted to you at 1.61 20-30, how much GSP would you receive if you sold USD 2000,000?

Options:

A.

1,239,925.60

B.

1,237,873.80

C.

1,240,694.79

D.

1,242,720.50

Question 63

Where repos or securities lending transactions are entered into, the Model Code recommends:

Options:

A.

Documentation should be in place beforehand.

B.

Management should approve all transactions.

C.

Copies of the underlying documentation should be lodged with regulators.

D.

All of the above.

Question 64

You have received a gift from a good friend who also happens to be your USD/YEN broker. Under such circumstances, the Model Code recommends that you should:

Options:

A.

Always decline gifts.

B.

Give the gift to charity.

C.

Keepthe gift.

D.

Report the gift to management.

Question 65

3-month USD/CHF is quoted at 12/10. Interest rates in Switzerland are reduced but USD rates (which are higher) are unchanged. What would you expect the 3-month forward USD/CHF rate to be?

Options:

A.

unchanged

B.

15/13

C.

10/8

D.

6/4

Question 66

Which of the following are all goals of the originator of securitized assets?

Options:

A.

to increase funding diversification , to reduce funding costs, to achieve regulatory and accounting benefits, to increase the size of the balance sheet

B.

to increase funding diversification , to reduce funding costs, to achieve regulatory and accounting benefits

C.

to increase funding diversification , to reduce operational risk, to achieve regulatory and accounting benefits, to decrease the size of the balance sheet

D.

to increase funding diversification , to reduce operational risk, to achieve regulatory and accounting benefits, to increase the size of the balance sheet

Question 67

If the issuer of the collateral used in a repo defaults during the term of the transaction, who suffers the loss?

Options:

A.

Buyer

B.

Seller

C.

Issuer

D.

It depends on the agreement between the buyer and seller

Question 68

Which of the following risks are considered market risks?

Options:

A.

interest rate, currency, equity and commodity risk

B.

interest rate, currency, equity and default risk

C.

interest rate, equity, liquidity and default risk

D.

legal, reputation and regulatory risk

Question 69

Which of the following is true regarding the consummation of a deal?

Options:

A.

verbal agreements are considered binding

B.

written confirmations always override terms verbally agreed to

C.

deals agreed to verbally can be done subject to documentation

D.

verbal agreements are never to be considered legally binding

Question 70

What is the meaning of CCP within the Basel framework?

Options:

A.

Collateralized Clearing Process

B.

Central Clearing Counterparty

C.

Collateralized Counterparty Protection

D.

Collateralized Credit Protection

Question 71

How would you delta hedge a deeply “in-the-money” short put option?

Options:

A.

Go short of the underlying commodity equal to 50% of the size of the option contract

B.

Go long of the underlying commodity equal to 50% of the size of the option contract

C.

Go long of the underlying commodity equal to more than 50% of the full size of the option contract

D.

Go short of the underlying commodity equal to more than 5O% of the full size of the option contract

Question 72

Net funding requirements in liquidity management are determined by means of:

Options:

A.

adding up expected vault cash outflows, ATMs and other cash points operated by the institution across all branches

B.

establishing a forward cash flow plan that takes account of all contractual and behavioral cash flows related to assets and liabilities

C.

the net cash flow from investment activities in the IFRS consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for prior periods

D.

subtracting short-term liabilities from short-term assets

Question 73

What does the Model Code say about omitting the “big figure” in voice communication?

Options:

A.

The “big figure” should not be included in outright quotations.

B.

In order to avoid misunderstandings, the “big figure” should not be mentioned when repeating the details (facts/rates) of the deal.

C.

For the sake of brevity and efficiency, “big figures” should never be quoted at all in spot FX trading.

D.

The Model Code recommends that the “big figure” be included in all outright and spot FX quotations.

Question 74

A purchased 3X6 FRA should be reported in a gap report as

Options:

A.

a given deposit with a term of six months

B.

a taken deposit with a term of three months

C.

a given deposit with a term of three months and a taken deposit with a term of six months

D.

a taken deposit with a term of three months and a given deposit with a term of six months

Question 75

Under new Basel rules, what is the meaning of CVA?

Options:

A.

Credit Value Adaption

B.

Call Value Adaption

C.

Credit Value Adjustment

D.

Counterpart Value Adjustment

Question 76

What is the Gold Offered Forward Rate (GOFO)?

Options:

A.

the price differential between spot and forward gold prices

B.

the rate at which dealers will lend gold against US dollars

C.

the implied forward price of gold

D.

the price of gold for forward delivery

Question 77

Under Basel III rules the meaning of RSF is:

Options:

A.

Reviewed Supervisory Factor

B.

Required Stable Funding

C.

Riskless Stable Funding

D.

Riskless Supervised Funding

Question 78

All prices quoted by brokers should be taken to be:

Options:

A.

under reference

B.

firm, but not necessarily in marketable amounts

C.

firm, unless otherwise qualified

D.

merely indicative

Question 79

A dealer in the spot foreign exchange market has to assume that a price given to a voice broker is only valid:

Options:

A.

for a short length of time, usually 30 seconds

B.

until the price has been taken “off” by the dealer

C.

for a short length of time, typically a matter of seconds

D.

for a minute or two

Question 80

What is the result of combining a 1-month buy and sell FX swap with a 2-month sell and buy FX swap?

Options:

A.

a 1x2 FRA short position

B.

a 1- against 2-month buy and sell forward/forward FX swap

C.

a 1- against 2-month sell and buy forward/forward FX swap

D.

a 1- against 2-month forward/forward long position

Question 81

What should be done if a broker fails to conclude a transaction at the quoted price and the dealer has to accept a lesser quote to neutralize his risk?

Options:

A.

‘stuff’ the broker and insist on a replacement name at the original price

B.

accept a bank transfer compensation payment in favour of the bank or adjustment to brokerage bills

C.

refuse any sort of compensation from the broker for the amount concerned

D.

acknowledge the excuses of the broker and accept his offer of entertainment in compensation for the failed transaction

Question 82

How much is one big figure worth per million of base currency if EUR/GBP is 0.8990?

Options:

A.

GBP 10,000.00

B.

EUR 10,000.00

C.

GBP 8,990.00

D.

EUR 8,990.00

Question 83

All other things being equal, if a bank borrows short and lends long what is the effect on the liquidity risk of the bank?

Options:

A.

positive

B.

changes only when interest rates levels are high

C.

negative

D.

changes only when interest rates levels are low

Question 84

Which of the following transactions would have the effect of shortening the average duration of liabilities in the banking book?

Options:

A.

selling holdings of 30-year German Government bonds

B.

replacing retail savings accounts with 3-month borrowings under repo

C.

selling futures contracts on 30-year German Government bonds

D.

placing a 20-year covered bond in the market

Question 85

Which of the following statements is true? The repo legal agreement between the two parties concerned should:

Options:

A.

detail the rights of counterparties regarding the substitution of collateral

B.

include named securities permitted to be traded

C.

be bi-laterally signed by both dealers involved in any transaction

D.

need not be in place before any deals are executed or finalized

Question 86

Extended trading hours and off-premises dealing can involve additional hazards, the avoidance of which requires clear controls. The Model Code prescribes best market practice. Which of thefollowing is true?

Options:

A.

Off-premises dealing should be strictly prohibited.

B.

After-hours trading should be prohibited.

C.

Deals transacted after normal business hours or off-premises should only be undertaken on mobile phones approved by management.

D.

Deals transacted after normal business hours or off-premises either by mobile phones or any other equipment should only be undertaken with the approval of management.

Question 87

Which of the following statements regarding economic capital is correct?

Options:

A.

Economic capital is calculated externally and is the amount of capital the firm should have to support its target credit rating

B.

Economic capital is calculated on an expected shortfall basis with a specific time horizon and confidence level.

C.

Economic capital is used for measuring and reporting risks across a financial organisation.

D.

Economic capital is always lower than regulatory capital because of the more adequate modelling of correlation effects compared to the regulatory approach.

Question 88

A forward/forward FX swap:

Options:

A.

is a contract by which the maturity of a regular FX swap can be extended at an historic (noncurrent) rate

B.

is a swap transaction where the near leg is traded either value today or value tomorrow and the far leg is traded spot

C.

is a swap that does not start spot and where both the near and the far leg are traded forward

D.

is a transaction by which a maturing outright forward FX is prolonged at an historic (non-current) rate

Question 89

Dealers are authorized to deal:

Options:

A.

anywhere, even away from their own dealing premises

B.

after-hours, but only if listed as such by management

C.

after-hours, but only from their private residence

D.

away from their broker’s dealing premises

Question 90

Today’s date is Thursday 12th December. What is the spot value date? Assume no bank holidays.

Options:

A.

14th December

B.

15th December

C.

16th December

D.

17th December

Question 91

A bank quotes 3-month EUR deposits at 0.45% ¡ª 0.55% to its broker. The broker lifts the bank’s offer at 0.55%. Which of the following steps must the broker take?

Options:

A.

The broker must show the borrower’s name to the lender first and disclose the lender’s name only if the borrower is acceptable to the lender.

B.

The broker must show the lender’s name to the borrower first and disclose the borrower’s name only if the lender is acceptable to the borrower.

C.

The broker must show the borrower’s and lender’s names to each other at the same time.

D.

For marketing reasons, the broker can show the lender’s name to the borrower at any time.

Question 92

What is Funds Transfer Pricing in the ALM process?

Options:

A.

A maturity analysis of a bank’s interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities.

B.

A method used to measure how much each source of funding is contributing to overall profitability.

C.

A calculation of the spread between the duration of the interest-bearing assets and the interestbearing liabilities.

D.

The evaluation and management of the gap between a bank’s volume of loans and deposits.

Question 93

Which one of the following statements about claims is true?

Options:

A.

Claims are not expected to be submitted after 15 days from the actual settlement date.

B.

Claims of less than USD 5,000.00 are not expected to be submitted.

C.

Claims are calculated on the full principal amount of the failed transaction. Interest rates are imposed by the agent banks, unless a higher negotiated rate is to be applied.

D.

Acknowledgement of receipt of a claim should be confirmed within 48 hours by email or SWIFT.

Question 94

When a broker needs to switch a name this should be done:

Options:

A.

only after consultation with the local regulator

B.

only if the switching transaction is done at the current market rate

C.

only provided that such transactions are identified as switching transactions

D.

only after approval by the broker’s senior management

Question 95

What is a long strangle option strategy?

Options:

A.

A short call option + short put option with a higher strike price than the call option

B.

A long call option + long put option with a lower strike price than the call option

C.

A short call option + short put option with a lower strike price than the call option

D.

A long call option + short put option with higher strike price than the call option

Question 96

The buyer of a cap:

Options:

A.

Receives compensation if a reference interest rate falls below an agreed level

B.

Pays compensation if a reference interest rate falls below an agreed level

C.

Receives compensation if a reference interest rate rises above an agreed level

D.

Pays compensation if a reference interest rate rises above an agreed level

Question 97

What would happen to a bank’s net interest income if it ran a zero gap in an environment of decreasing interest rates?

Options:

A.

Net interest income would increase slightly.

B.

Net interest income would increase considerably.

C.

Net interest income would decrease.

D.

Net interest income would hardly change at all.

Question 98

Which of the following statements does not explain why banks accept some amount of interest rate risk?

Options:

A.

In their function as intermediaries, banks must necessarily accept some degree of interest rate risk.

B.

Banks incur interest rate risk to increase income

C.

Banks prefer c red it risk to market risk.

D.

If banks failed to take on interest rate risk they would not be able to meet the needs of their deposit and loan customers.

Question 99

With regard to operational risk awareness, which of the following best practices is incorrect?

Options:

A.

A report describing operational risks, the most significant incidents and corrective plans of action should be established on a quarterly basis.

B.

It is good practice to collect and analyze incidents and near-misses so as to set up preventive action plans for the future.

C.

Every time a report describing operational risks is produced, it should be provided to senior management.

D.

Whenever possible action plans should be put in place that mitigate operational risks that have been identified.

Question 100

An ‘at-the-money’ call option:

Options:

A.

Costs more than an ‘in-the-money’ call option

B.

Costs less than an ‘out-of-the-money’ call option

C.

Costs more than an ‘out-of-the-money’ call option

D.

Costs the same as an ‘in-the-money’ put option

Question 101

The seller of a floor:

Options:

A.

Receives compensation if a reference interest rate falls below an agreed level

B.

Pays compensation if a reference interest rate falls below an agreed level

C.

Receives compensation if a reference interest rate rises above an agreed level

D.

Pays compensation if a reference interest rate rises above an agreed level

Question 102

If a dealer needs to hedge an over-lent 3x6 position against 1MM dates for which the FRA is quoted 1.30-1.34% and futures at 98.64, which would be cheapest for him (ignoring margin costs on futures positions) to cover his gap?

Options:

A.

FRA

B.

Futures

C.

No difference

D.

Too little information to decide

Question 103

In the unforeseen event that a particular maturity date is declared a public holiday, what is standard market practice for spot FX?

Options:

A.

to extend the contract to the next business day

B.

to shorten the contract to the previous business day

C.

The two parties involved agree to a new maturity date.

D.

There is no standard market practice. ACIs Committee for Professionalism decides the issue on a case-by-case basis.

Question 104

When is your settlement risk greatest on a spot FX deal?

Options:

A.

Today

B.

Tomorrow

C.

After you make an irrevocable payment

D.

On the spot value date

Question 105

Forward points represent:

Options:

A.

The expected appreciation or depreciation of the base currency

B.

The expected appreciation or depreciation of the quoted currency

C.

Largely, the interest rate differential between two currencies

D.

Solely, the interest rate differential between two currencies

Question 106

As to general risk management principles, the Model Code mentions that the organizationalstructure should ensure independent risk management and controls. Which one of the following is not among those controls?

Options:

A.

open and effective communication channels between all levels of staff and cross-functions should be maintained.

B.

regular internal audits should be carried out together with trading and risk management to ensure early identification of internal control weaknesses

C.

complete segregation of duties between the front, middle and back office activities

D.

a separate system for independent monitoring to ensure compliance with the risk management framework should be in place

Question 107

In the deposit broker market, which one of the following is not a valid reason for the proposed borrower to decline the lenders name?

Options:

A.

In the case of short date deposits, if the borrower is not prepared to repay the deposit prior to notice of receipt of the funds from the correspondent bank.

B.

The borrower has no lending line for the placer of the funds and does not wish to be embarrassed by being unable to reciprocate.

C.

If he secures a better rate elsewhere.

D.

The borrower would be in breach of internal or regulatory depositor concentration limitations.

Question 108

The outright forward FX rate is not a function of which of the following?

Options:

A.

The interest rates of the two currencies

B.

The spot exchange rate

C.

Thedaycount

D.

Market expectation

Question 109

Under Basel rules the risk weight for AM-rated claims on corporates in the standardized approach is:

Options:

A.

0%

B.

15%

C.

20%

D.

75%

Question 110

What are de minimis claims?

Options:

A.

claims of less than USD 100.00

B.

claims of less than USD 1,000.00

C.

claims of less than EUR 100.00

D.

claims of less than EUR 1,000.00

Question 111

How is a USD Overnight Indexed Swap (OIS) settled?

Options:

A.

Periodic exchange of fixed and floating payments up to and including maturity

B.

At maturity by net payment

C.

After maturity by exchange of fixed and floating payments

D.

Two days after maturity by net payment

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