DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS
(2005 onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define financial service. Explain its nature.
2. Distinguish between open ended and close ended mutual
fund schemes.
3. Narrate the regulations regarding mutual funds.
4. What are the tasks of ICRA?
5. State the implications of grades of rating.
6. What is the role played by LIC in the development of
financial market?
7. Write a note on gilt edged securities market.
8. Assess the role of investor association.
Sub. Code
23
DE-394
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Sp 2
SECTION B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain the functions concerning public and private
placement of capital issues.
10. Discuss the various types and schemes of mutual fund
services.
11. Describe the functions of international credit rating
institutions.
12. Examine the significance of portfolio management
services.
13. Analyse the role and functions of ICICI.
14. State and explain the role played by SEBI in financial
market.
15. What are the functions performed by stock exchange?