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(For candidates admitted from 2008)

M.Com. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2010.
II YEAR — IV SEMESTER
Major Paper XVII – FINANCIAL MARKETS AND
SERVICES
Time : 3 hours Max. marks : 75
SECTION A — (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the various financial instruments dealt in
financial market.
2. What is credit rating? Explain the different types of
credit rating based on securities.
3. Sketch the different between a regular Stock Exchange
and OTCEI.
4. Explain any six benefits of Forward and futures
market.
5. Discuss any six types of leasing.
6. What is a Swap Transaction? Explain its benefits.
7. What is a Depository? Distinguish it from Dematting of
shares.
SECTION B — (3 × 15 = 45 marks)
Answer any THREE questions.
8. Explain the various fund-based and non-fund based
activities of financial markets in India.
9. Give an account of various capital market reforms
introduced in India.
10. Explain the functions of Stock Exchange.
11. Discuss the importance of venture capital financing.
12. What do you understand by Financial Services?
Explain its various components.
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