DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Fourth Semester
MERCHANT BANKING
(2013-14 Academic Year and 2014 Calendar Year onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What is merchant banking? Explain its features.
2. State SEBI regulations pertaining to registration of
merchant bankers.
3. Write a note on listing of securities.
4. Identify the obstacles faced by under writing firms in
India.
5. Who is a portfolio manager? What are its functions?
6. Explain the features of mutual funds.
7. What are the benefits of factoring?
8. What are the activities undertaken by a merchant banker
in relation to project counseling?
Sub. Code
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DE-3265
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PART B — X 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. What is meant by private placement? Explain its
features.
10. Briefly explain the activities of a merchant banker.
11. Explain the role of a merchant banker in pre-issue
management.
12. Discuss the types and characteristics of corporate
securities.
13. What is a merger? Explain the different type of mergers.
14. What is factoring? Explain the different types of
factoring.
15. What is venture capital financing? What are the exit
routes available to a venture capitalist?
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