DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. (B&F)DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
First Semester
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND INSTITUTIONS
(Upto 2012-2013 Academic year and 2013 calendar year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — X 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What are the strengths of finance companies in India?
2. Bring out the differences between leasing and hire
purchase financing.
3. Explain the role of the Asset Management Company in
the organizational set up of a mutual fund.
4. What are the important features of venture capital?
5. What is underwriting? What are the responsibilities of
the underwriter?
6. What do you mean by portfolio management? Explain the
need for effective portfolio.
7. What is meant by discounting of bills? What are its
benefits to business enterprises?
8. What are NBFCs? How do they differ from banks?
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. What are financial innovations? Emphasize its
significance in a developing country like India.
10. Explain the various financial services offered by
commercial banks.
11. Elaborate the various types of leasing.
12. Explain the mechanism of factoring. What are its types?
13. Explain the advantages and limitations of credit rating.
14. Describe the role of NBFCs in the Indian financial sector.
15. Write a note on
Debentures
Open ended mutual funds
Consumer loans
Financial Consultancy Services