December, 2012

Ms-424: International Banking Management

1.  Discuss the different forms and types of regulations in relation to International Banking.

2.  Briefly explain the role played by the following :

(a)  Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)

(b)  International Development Association (IDA)

3.  Why is 'Choice of Law' important in International Banking? Discuss the factors which

influence the Choice of Law.

4.  What are 'Foreign Bonds' and 'Euro Bonds' ? Distinguish between the main features of these Bonds.

5.  What do you understand by 'deployment of resources'? Identify and discuss the various Heads/ Activities which banks deploy their resources in the context of International Banking.

6.  Write short notes on the following:

(a)  Non-financial risks

(b)  Interest rate risk

(c)  Market risk

(d)  Operational risk

7.  What do you understand by Globalisation? Discuss the causes which lead to globalisation in the Financial Services Industry.

8.  What are 'Options'? Discuss the characteristics, benefits, and disadvantages of options. Also explain the pricing of options.