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Question # 1

As to deal confirmations, who is your counterparty on futures contracts?

Options:

A.  

The futures exchange itself

B.  

The clearing house of the futures exchange

C.  

Your broker

D.  

The ISDA

Discussion 0
Question # 2

Which SWIFT message type is not accepted in TARGET2?

Options:

A.  

SWIFT MT 103+

B.  

SWIFT MT 202

C.  

SWIFT MT 204

D.  

SWIFT MT 210

Discussion 0
Question # 3

An American-style option is:

Options:

A.  

An option traded in USD

B.  

An option which can be exercised at any time between the purchase and expiration date

C.  

An option based on any US dollar instrument

D.  

An option which can be exercised only on its expiry date

Discussion 0
Question # 4

A dealer, seeking to refinance a money market short position in USD, could choose to:

Options:

A.  

Sell EUR/USD or GBP/USD spot

B.  

Deal Reverse Repos (Reverse Sale and Repurchase Agreements)

C.  

Place USD in torn next

D.  

Deal Repos (Sale and Repurchase Agreements)

Discussion 0
Question # 5

Which two countries are not participating in TARGET2?

Options:

A.  

Denmark and Finland

B.  

Latvia and Lithuania

C.  

The Czeck Republic and the United Kingdom

D.  

Bulgaria and Romania

Discussion 0
Question # 6

The writer of an options contract:

Options:

A.  

Bears a risk limited to the premium paid

B.  

Bears a substantial risk

C.  

Bears a risk limited to the premium received

D.  

Bears no risk

Discussion 0
Question # 7

Which of the following is considered a good practice in trade confirmation?

Options:

A.  

Confirmations should be issued to non-front office personnel only

B.  

All confirmations must be sent on the day following the trade date at the latest

C.  

Multiple confirmations sent through different distribution channels reduce potential errors

D.  

Counterparties should send confirmations, or positively affirm trades within 24 hours of the trade booking

Discussion 0
Question # 8

Sterling Treasury bills can be issued with maturities of:

Options:

A.  

3 months, 6 months and 9 months

B.  

1 month only

C.  

Up to 2 years

D.  

1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months

Discussion 0
Question # 9

The exercise price (strike price) of an option contract is:

Options:

A.  

The price of the underlying instrument at the time of the transaction

B.  

The price at which the transaction on the underlying instrument will be carried out if the option is exercised

C.  

The price the buyer of the option pays to the seller when entering into the options trade

D.  

The price at which the two counterparties can closeout their position

Discussion 0
Question # 10

The coupon of this type of bond can be based on a country's CPI (Consumer Price Index);

Options:

A.  

"Step up" bonds

B.  

Index linked bonds

C.  

Premium bonds

D.  

Par bonds

Discussion 0
Question # 11

Settlement risk is:

Options:

A.  

The risk that a bank makes its payment but does not receive a return payment in the exchanged currency

B.  

The risk that exchange rates move against a bank’s position

C.  

The risk a counterparty defaults on a contract and a bank has to replace that contract at adverse rates

D.  

The risk of a disaster that disables a bank’s trading floor

Discussion 0
Question # 12

You suspect that a colleague is guilty of embezzlement. What should you do?

Options:

A.  

Keep the information to yourself

B.  

Tell your supervisor

C.  

Tell your work-mates but not your supervisor

D.  

Talk to the colleague in question

Discussion 0
Question # 13

Your dealer has sold USD 10,000,000.00 against JPY at a rate of 95.00. In settlement you would expect to:

Options:

A.  

Receive JPY 105,263.16

B.  

Pay JPY 950,000,000

C.  

Receive JPY 950,000,000

D.  

Pay JPY 105,263

Discussion 0
Question # 14

What is the main purpose of nostro reconciliations?

Options:

A.  

To compare the cash entries that have passed through the bank’s internal nostro accounts, with the actual cash movements at the bank’s agent account. Thus, expected cash movements are reconciled with actual cash movements.

B.  

To compare the securities entries that have passed through the bank’s internal nostro accounts, with the actual securities movements at the bank’s agent account

C.  

To compare expected securities movements with actual securities movements

D.  

To provide an overview of all the transactions listed by counterparty

Discussion 0
Question # 15

Today, the spot value for a USD deposit is Wednesday, 29 February. What is the 4 months maturity date? (Assume that there are no bank holidays)

Options:

A.  

Thursday, 27 June

B.  

Friday, 28 June

C.  

Saturday, 29 June

D.  

Monday, 1 July

Discussion 0
Question # 16

The use of standard settlement instructions (SSI’s) is strongly encouraged because:

Options:

A.  

A dealer does not need to confirm payment details by phone

B.  

It splits differences arising from failed settlements between the two counterparties

C.  

It eliminates the need to send out SWIFT payment authorizations on a case-by-case basis

D.  

It avoids having to confirm each deal separately

Discussion 0
Question # 17

Which one of the following excerpts completes this statement of a best market practice? “Any exception to the confirmation process should be resolved?

Options:

A.  

No later than the value date

B.  

Within 2 days

C.  

Within 1 week

D.  

On the day it is discovered

Discussion 0
Question # 18

What needs to be done in the event that a trade is amended by one or both parties?

Options:

A.  

A new confirmation should be generated by both parties but there is no need to restart the confirmation cycle.

B.  

The amending party should verbally inform the other party.

C.  

A new confirmation should be generated and the confirmation cycle should restart and continue until the trade is completely matched by both parties.

D.  

A new confirmation need not be generated but the confirmation cycle must restart and continue until the trade is completely matched by both parties.

Discussion 0
Question # 19

You have five outstanding amounts with five different values. Which of the following should be investigated first?

Options:

A.  

The most recently processed deal

B.  

The counterparties in your own country

C.  

The counterparty which claims first

D.  

Those positions with the highest loss potential

Discussion 0
Question # 20

In trade confirmation, which one of the following statements about “matching” is correct?

Options:

A.  

Matching should be performed by no later than the day after trading day

B.  

Matching processes are manual and may not be automated

C.  

Matching should be performed as soon as possible upon receipt of the confirmation

D.  

Confirmation matching should be a post-settlement workflow activity

Discussion 0
Question # 21

What are the three successive stages of money laundering?

Options:

A.  

Integration, layering, placement

B.  

Integration, placement, layering

C.  

Placement, layering, integration

D.  

Layering, integration, placement

Discussion 0
Question # 22

A EUR based bank has a USD-convertible bond. What market risks are present?

Options:

A.  

Interest rate and currency risks

B.  

Interest rate, stock price and currency risks

C.  

Stock price and currency risks

D.  

Stock price risk

Discussion 0
Question # 23

According to ISDA definitions, if an USD IRS payment is due value Saturday, 31 May and the documentation states that the “modified following business day convention” will be used, what value date should be applied to the payment?

Options:

A.  

Saturday, 31 May

B.  

Tuesday, 3 June

C.  

Monday, 2 June

D.  

Friday, 30 May

Discussion 0
Question # 24

The prompt sending and checking of confirmations is considered a best practice when dealing in:

Options:

A.  

Amounts higher than USD 10,000,000.00 or the equivalent in other currencies

B.  

Amounts higher than USD 1,000,000.00 or the equivalent in other currencies

C.  

Any amount unless dealt via a broker

D.  

Any amount by any counter party

Discussion 0
Question # 25

Which of the following is a fundamental element or module in the “securities dealing and processing” part of a treasury system?

Options:

A.  

The financial reporting standard

B.  

Brokerage accounting

C.  

The custodian account reconciliation function

D.  

The country limit overview

Discussion 0
Question # 26

Which clearing system allows a transfer to be settled with immediate finality?

Options:

A.  

EAF

B.  

EBA

C.  

RTGS

D.  

SWIFT

Discussion 0
Question # 27

What is a junk bond?

Options:

A.  

An AAA-rated security in payment default

B.  

A sub-investment grade instrument

C.  

An OECD Government bond

D.  

A bond typically paying lower yields than an investment grade instrument

Discussion 0
Question # 28

You spot a rate discrepancy between you and your counterparty on a AUD/USD deal. The deal was traded direct. You refer the discrepancy to the dealer and he tells you to change the rate.

What should you do?

Options:

A.  

Amend the rate yourself

B.  

Ask the settlements clerk to amend the rate for you

C.  

Ask the dealer to manually amend the rate on the ticket and then pass it to the settlements clerk to amend

D.  

Make no amendment

Discussion 0
Question # 29

What is a SWIFT message type 210?

Options:

A.  

A request for financial institution transfer

B.  

A general financial institution transfer

C.  

A financial institution transfer for its own account

D.  

A notice to receive

Discussion 0
Question # 30

When would you use a SWIFT message type 103?

Options:

A.  

For a foreign exchange confirmation

B.  

For a multiple general financial institution transfer

C.  

For a general financial institution transfer

D.  

For a customer transfer

Discussion 0
Question # 31

A message received but not accepted by SWIFT will be acknowledged with:

Options:

A.  

NOK

B.  

ACK

C.  

PAC

D.  

NAK

Discussion 0
Question # 32

Which one of the following best describes the correct order of the settlements process?

Options:

A.  

Netting, trade entry, settlement, confirmation, nostro reconciliation

B.  

Confirmation, netting, trade entry, settlement, nostro reconciliation

C.  

Trade entry, confirmation, netting, settlement, nostro reconciliation

D.  

Trade entry, confirmation, settlement, nostro reconciliation, netting

Discussion 0
Question # 33

In the UK, Sterling T-Bills are issued by:

Options:

A.  

The Government (Debt Management Office)

B.  

The Bank of England

C.  

The FSA

D.  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Discussion 0
Question # 34

If today's spot date were Friday, 27 February, what would the normal one-month deposit maturity date be? (Assume there are no bank holidays)

Options:

A.  

28 March

B.  

29 March

C.  

30 March

D.  

31 March

Discussion 0
Question # 35

Which of the following statements about the time frame for claims is incorrect?

Options:

A.  

Claims after 30 days of the actual settlement date need not to be submitted.

B.  

Claims should be sent to the counterparty as soon as possible and within 30 days at the latest.

C.  

Claims must be sent to the counterparty within 15 days of the actual settlement date,

D.  

The maximum time limit for a claim submission is 60 days.

Discussion 0
Question # 36

Which of the following is the main objective of position-keeping?

Options:

A.  

Measuring market exposure

B.  

Defining capital adequacy

C.  

Evaluating country risk

D.  

Monitoring counterparty credit risk

Discussion 0
Question # 37

EURIBOR, the Euro Interbank Offered Rate is:

Options:

A.  

The rate at which Euro interbank term deposits are offered by one prime bank to another prime bank published at 11.00 a.m. CET

B.  

The interest reference rate for the Euro calculated daily from the rates of 15 London banks

C.  

The interest reference rate for all major currencies calculated daily from the rates of panel banks from EU countries

D.  

The rate at which Euro interbank term deposits are offered by prime banks to corporate published at 11.00 a.m. CET

Discussion 0
Question # 38

On the sale of a CD, the seller:

Options:

A.  

Receives a lower price than he originally paid

B.  

Receives a higher price than he originally paid

C.  

Receives a price calculated using the price originally paid

D.  

There is not enough information to know how much the seller receives

Discussion 0
Question # 39

Generally, "initial margin" means:

Options:

A.  

The notional amount of a contract

B.  

A deposit amount per contract that is determined by the futures exchange

C.  

The maximum net loss during the contract period

D.  

The minimum net loss during the contract period

Discussion 0
Question # 40

Which of the following currency risks could only be hedged by a non deliverable forward (NDF)?

Options:

A.  

An exposure in Singapore Dollar (SGD)

B.  

An exposure in Thai Baht (THB)

C.  

An exposure in Philippine Peso (PHP)

D.  

An exposure in Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

Discussion 0
Question # 41

In order to be introduced in a controlled manner, which areas should be involved before a new product or business strategy is launched?

Options:

A.  

Product Control, Legal and Compliance, Front Office, Treasury and Operations

B.  

Senior management only

C.  

Front Office and Treasury Middle Office

D.  

All relevant areas

Discussion 0
Question # 42

Why is the use of netting systems encouraged?

Options:

A.  

To avoid too heavy a workload for operations staff

B.  

To reduce settlement and credit risk

C.  

To enhance the straight through processing

D.  

To reduce the brokerage fees

Discussion 0
Question # 43

A 7% bond, maturing in 10 years, is selling at 92.00. What is its current yield?

Options:

A.  

7.61%

B.  

6.40%

C.  

7%

D.  

The yield cannot be determined

Discussion 0
Question # 44

Which of the following is caracteristical of a CD?

Options:

A.  

A CD is a certificate for a gold deposit

B.  

The CD issuer can redeem the certificate at any time

C.  

It is a non-negotiable instrument

D.  

A CD is a certificate for a time deposit

Discussion 0
Question # 45

In what order would the currencies of the major currency pairs generally be quoted in forex?

Options:

A.  

EUR/USD, USD/JPY, USD/GBP, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, USD/AUD

B.  

EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, USD/CAD, AUD/USD

C.  

EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, CAD/USD, AUD/USD

D.  

EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, USD/CHF, CAD/USD, USD/AUD

Discussion 0
Question # 46

Which of the following statements concerning "account reconciliations" is incorrect?

Options:

A.  

Account reconciliations are necessary for the early detection of missing, failed or erroneous entries.

B.  

Custody accounts should be reconciled after each account movement or at least once a month.

C.  

Reconciliations related to transactions and balances should only be conducted for cash accounts.

D.  

Cash accounts should be reconciled as soon as an updated account statement is available.

Discussion 0
Question # 47

If you execute a sale of bonds, and the securities have not been delivered 2 days after you have received payment on the agreed settlement date, which of the following is correct:

Options:

A.  

You will have to pay at least 2 days of funding costs on top of the coupon

B.  

The counterparty will have to pay at least 2 days of interest charges on top of the coupon

C.  

You have no debt to the counterparty

D.  

The counterparty has a debt to you

Discussion 0
Question # 48

If Bank A sells securities to Bank B, and at the same time and as part of the same transaction, commits to repurchase equivalent securities on a specified future date, Bank A has dealt:

Options:

A.  

An asset swap

B.  

A CFD (contract for difference)

C.  

A repo

D.  

A securities lending

Discussion 0
Question # 49

The calculation method of the foreign exchange rates for value today or for value tomorrow outrights:

Options:

A.  

Is based on the interest rate differential between the two currencies

B.  

Is based on the same calculation method as the forward rate agreements (FRA)

C.  

Is based on linear interpolation

D.  

Is based on the calculation of compound interest rates

Discussion 0
Question # 50

Which of the following is considered a non-negotiable instrument?

Options:

A.  

Certificate of Deposit (CD)

B.  

FRA

C.  

US Treasury Note

D.  

ECP

Discussion 0
Question # 51

Claims should be communicated in writing via e-mail or preferablely by authenticated SWIFT. What information should be provided in the claim?

Options:

A.  

The details of the transaction involved, the number of days the payment was delayed and the resulting cost

B.  

The details of the transaction involved, the number of days the payment was delayed and the cost, together with Central Bank rate to be applied

C.  

The details of the transaction involved, the number of days the payment was delayed and the cost, together with reference rates to be applied

D.  

The details of the transaction involved, the number of days the payment was delayed and the cost, together with the calculation methodology being claimed

Discussion 0
Question # 52

A redemption premium for a bond is:

Options:

A.  

Always paid in case of an early redemption

B.  

Paid, if stipulated in the prospectus, at an early redemption

C.  

Always paid at final maturity

D.  

Only paid if a bond is redeemed after its initially scheduled maturity

Discussion 0
Question # 53

What does a holiday file contain?

Options:

A.  

It contains all weekends and bank holidays for all currencies held in the currency file

B.  

It contains Saturdays, Sundays and domestic bank holidays

C.  

It contains a list of deals maturing on a domestic bank holiday

D.  

It contains a list of all deals where the maturity date is a weekend

Discussion 0
Question # 54

Some large losses occurred in the past from derivatives trading because:

Options:

A.  

Derivatives brokers significantly over-charged their clients

B.  

Institutions did not understand the leverage of their transactions

C.  

Money managers engaged in intra-day trading

D.  

Money managers embezzled money using derivatives

Discussion 0
Question # 55

The purchase price of a coupon bond:

Options:

A.  

Is higher than its face value if, and only if, its coupon rate is higher than its yield to maturity on the coupon date

B.  

Is higher than its face value if, and only if, its coupon rate is lower than its yield to maturity on the coupon date

C.  

Is lower than its face value if, and only if, its coupon rate is higher than its yield to maturity on the coupon date

D.  

Is always higher than its face value

Discussion 0
Question # 56

When is the final cut-off time for settlement payment orders using the Fedwire Funds Service?

Options:

A.  

17:30 (5:30 p.m.) Eastern Time (ET)

B.  

18:00 (6:00 p.m.) Eastern Time (ET)

C.  

18:30 (6:30 p.m.) Eastern Time (ET)

D.  

19:00 (7:00 p.m.) Eastern Time (ET)

Discussion 0
Question # 57

You buy a 90-day Treasury Bill with a true yield of 3.91%. The face amount is USD 10,000,000.00. What would you expect to pay?

Options:

A.  

USD 9,900,000.00

B.  

USD 10,000,000.00

C.  

USD 9,903,196.26

D.  

USD 10,097,750.00

Discussion 0
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