DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Fourth Semester
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS
(2012 2013 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year Only)
(English Medium Only)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain conventional and modern financial services.
2. Bring out the financial services for fund raising and
investment.
3. Discuss the meaning and objectives of bond rating.
4. Write a note on ICRA and CARE.
5. What is underwriting services? Explain its importance in
the Indian context.
6. Briefly explain about online and mobile trading.
7. Explain the concept and significance of mutual fund
services.
8. How are the rates of foreign exchange determined?
Sub. Code
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SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Elucidate the regulatory functions of RBI in India.
10. Describe the methodology for rating of corporate bonds in
India.
11. Discuss the significance and achievements of rating
agencies in India.
12. Discuss the SEBI guidelines for the public issues by the
new companies.
13. Explain the method of construction of SENSEX.
14. Describe the different types of mutual fund schemes.
15. Bring out the services of forex brokers to investors.