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Questions # 166:

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


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Questions # 167:

How many Yen would you pay to buy 1 ounce of gold if you were quoted the following?

XAU/USD 1575.25-75

USD/JPY 96.55-60

Options:

A.

JPY 152,090


B.

JPY 152,139


C.

JPY 152,169


D.

JPY 152,217


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Questions # 168:

A closed position in a particular foreign currency exists:

Options:

A.

when the net spot position plus the forward position plus the delta equivalent of the foreign currency options book add up to zero


B.

when the forward purchases of a foreign currency are equivalent to the equity position in that same currency


C.

when the reverse repurchases of foreign currency are equal to the forward purchases of the functional currency


D.

when the maturity structure of the assets in one currency is closely matched to the maturity structure of liabilities in another


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Questions # 169:

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


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Questions # 170:

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


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Questions # 171:

Which one of the following bullion coins has a 999.9/1000 gold purity (.9999 fineness)?

Options:

A.

the Canadian “Maple Leaf”


B.

the South African “Krugerand”


C.

the American “Gold Eagle”


D.

the United Kingdom “Sovereign”


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Questions # 172:

What is the Purchase Price of a repo?

Options:

A.

The market value of bond collateral at the start of the repo at the clean price of the bond


B.

The market value of bond collateral at the start of the repo at the dirty price of the bond


C.

The amount of cash actually paid for collateral at the start of the repo


D.

The amount of cash actually paid for collateral at the start of the repo plus repo interest


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Questions # 173:

Which one of the following statements is incorrect under Basel III?

Options:

A.

Instruments qualifying for recognition as Tier 1 or Tier 2 capital will be substantially restricted.


B.

Basel III does not include Tier 3 capital


C.

There is a distinction between upper Tier 2 and lower Tier 2 capital


D.

New non-common equity Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruments are more loss-absorbing than previously


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Questions # 174:

The Interest Rate Parity Theorem should work because, when one sells a low interest rate currency to invest in a high interest rate currency and hedges the currency risk:

Options:

A.

The cost of hedging is given by the forward points, which are equal to the interest rate differential between the two currencies


B.

The high interest rate currency will depreciate


C.

The profit from the appreciation of the high interest rate currency has been hedged away


D.

Interest rates are mean reverting, which means the low interest rate will tend to rise and the high interest rate will tend to fall


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Questions # 175:

Cable is quoted at 1.5575-80 and you say “5 yours!” to the broker. What have you done?

Options:

A.

Sold USD 5,000,000.00 at 1.5575


B.

Sold GBP 5,000,000.00 at 1.5575


C.

Bought GBP 5,000,000.00 at 1.5580


D.

Bought USD 5,000,000.00 at 1.5580


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Questions # 176:

Which of the following dealing strategies involves the placing of orders with very short quote lives into a market?

Options:

A.

frequency trading


B.

high-incidence trading


C.

flash trading


D.

liquidity aggregators


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Questions # 177:

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.


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Questions # 178:

The Model Code’s correct recommendation regarding electronic trading states:

Options:

A.

Time stamps on e-trading platforms need to be internally and globally synchronised to ensure appropriate tracking of trades


B.

All records should be archived and appropriate audit trails must be maintained as required by the local Central Bank


C.

Regular tests for loss of access to external liquidity platforms but not loss of service to clients should be undertaken


D.

Testing of the system’s capability to cope with extreme volumes should be carried out annually


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Questions # 179:

You have quoted your customer the following CAD deposit rates:

1M 1.00-05%

2M 1.06-11%

3M 1.13-18%

The customer says, “I give you CAD 20,000,000.00 in the two’s”. What have you done?

Options:

A.

Borrowed CAD 20,000,000.00 at 1.06%


B.

Lent CAD 20,000,000.00 at 1.11%


C.

Borrowed CAD 20,000,000.00 at 1.11%


D.

Lent CAD 20,000,000.00 at 1.06%


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Questions # 180:

When differences in payment arise because of errors in the payment of funds:

Options:

A.

claims should be made for the costs incurred by the injured party and include all administration costs


B.

no party involved can be enforced to contribute to achieve an equitable resolution to the problem


C.

no market participant should be unjustly enriched or injured by the action/error of another market participant


D.

claims are calculated on the full principal amount of the failed payment with the interest rate imposed by the injured party


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