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Name switching is:

A.

the practice of a dealer attempting to replace one customer by a new one in a previously dealt transaction

B.

the practice of a broker having to show a new name to the dealer, although he was full on the first name presented to him

C.

the practice of a broker attempting to substitute a third name between the two original counterparties to clear the transaction

D.

the practice of a broker attempting to show a substitution name to get out of a situation in which he was stuffed by a dealer

To establish and maintain a short position in deliverable securities, you must:

A.

Sell

B.

Sell and subsequently buy back

C.

Sell and borrow

D.

Sell, borrow and buy back simultaneously

Which of the following cannot produce a capital gain?

A.

Treasury bill

B.

CD

C.

ECP

D.

Classic repo

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

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.

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

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

You quote a price to a broker on EUR 100 million. Your price is hit for EUR 50 million. What does the Model Code say about this situation?

A.

You have a right to qualify your quotes in terms of amounts, if you do so when you make the price.

B.

You have a right to qualify your quotes in terms of amounts, provided the amounts are marketable.

C.

You have a right to qualify your quotes in terms of amounts, once you have discovered the name of the counterparty for credit reasons.

D.

You have a right to qualify your quotes in terms of amounts.

What is the probability of an at-the-money option being exercised?

A.

Less than 50% probability

B.

50% probability

C.

More than 50% probability

D.

Zero probability

A forward-forward loan creates an exposure to the risk of:

A.

Higher interest rates

B.

Lower interest rates

C.

Steepening yield curve

D.

Parallel shift downwards in the yield curve

Voice-brokers in spot FX are remunerated with:

A.

Commission paid by both parties at rates agreed beforehand

B.

A fee paid by the seller

C.

Bid/offer spread

D.

A share of the bid/offer spread

If there is a need for assistance to help resolve a dispute over differences between a broker and a bank, the Model Code suggests turning to:

A.

the monetary authority in the country where the broker is located

B.

the banking association in the country where the bank is located

C.

the Committee for Professionalism of the ACI

D.

the local foreign exchange market committee

The term “under reference” refers to:

A.

an unavailability of a credit limit for the counterparty

B.

a qualification stating that a transaction needs to be reconfirmed

C.

the unacceptability of the counterparty’s name

D.

a qualification stating that the rate quoted may no longer be valid and requires confirmation before any trades can be agreed

If 6-month EUR/AUD is quoted at 29/32, which of the following statements is correct?

A.

EUR rates are higher than AUD rates in the 6-month

B.

AUD rates are higher than EUR rates in the 6-month

C.

There is a positive EUR yield curie

D.

There is not enough information to decide

If the daily 90% confidence level VaR of a portfolio is correctly estimated to be USD 5,000.00, one would expect that:

A.

in 1 out of 10 days, the portfolio value will decline by USD 5,000.00 or less.

B.

in 1 out of 90 days, the portfolio value will decline by USD 5,000.00 or less.

C.

in 1 out of 10 days, the portfolio value will decline by USD 5,000.00 or more.

D.

in 1 out of 90 days, the portfolio value will decline by USD 5,000.00 or more.

How much is a big figure worth per million of base currency it EUR/GBP is 0.6990?

A.

GBP 10,000

B.

EUR 10,000

C.

GBP 6,990

D.

EUR 6,990

Where answer phone equipment is used for reporting and recording of off-premises transactions, it should be:

A.

On an special number known only to the chief dealer.

B.

On a number located in the office of the internal auditor.

C.

Secured so that reported transactions cannot be erased without senior management approval.

D.

Secured by recordings that are stored for a suitable period.