Capital Markets and Trading Strategies Quiz

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Which factor primarily attracted investors to emerging markets?

Lower returns

Political stability

Higher returns (correct)

Limited resources

What was a major contribution of digital platforms to capital markets?

Access from smartphones (correct)

Increased manual trading

Slower transaction times

Reduced investor access

Which innovation disrupted traditional financial systems by offering opportunities to previously excluded individuals?

Central banking

Stock exchanges

Cryptocurrencies and DeFi (correct)

Green Bonds

What type of investment surged due to a global focus on sustainability?

Green bonds and ESG investments (C) Signup and view all the answers

When did the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) first open its doors?

1961 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge faced by Nigeria's capital market?

Technology disruptions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What key feature of ETFs makes them attractive to investors?

Low cost, liquidity, and diversification (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of digital assets like cryptocurrencies?

Fractional ownership and borderless trading (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which trading strategy is MOST suitable for volatile markets characterized by frequent price reversals?

Breakout Trading (C) Signup and view all the answers

A trader who buys near support and sells near resistance is MOST likely using which strategy?

Range Trading (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which trading strategy relies HEAVILY on fundamental analysis and ignores short-term price fluctuations?

Long Term Trading (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies would be BEST employed in a strongly trending market?

Trend Following (C) Signup and view all the answers

A trader using Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) data to execute trades is MOST likely utilizing which type of strategy?

News Based Trading (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which trading strategy typically incorporates AI and machine learning models for rapid execution?

High-Frequency Trading (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of breakout trading strategies?

Identifying price movements beyond support or resistance (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which trading strategy is LEAST likely to be affected by short term price volatility?

Long Term Trading (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which crowdfunding model involves contributors receiving a predetermined, non-monetary benefit, corresponding to their invested value?

Reward-based crowdfunding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between ‘factoring’ and ‘invoice financing’ as alternative financing methods?

Factoring sells accounts receivable, while invoice financing sells outstanding invoices. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In a revenue-based financing model, how is the repayment typically structured?

The lender receives a predefined share of the company's profits or revenues. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which alternative financing method is characterized by wealthy individuals investing capital, often during a nascent stage?

Angel investing (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations best exemplifies a donation-based crowdfunding campaign?

A charity organisation seeks funds to provide disaster relief, without giving investors any financial stake. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using moving averages in technical analysis?

To smooth price data and identify trends over a specific time period. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chart is represented by a simple line connecting closing prices over time?

Line chart. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym MACD stand for?

Moving Average Convergence Divergence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

If a security's RSI is above 70, what does this typically indicate?

That the security is in an overbought condition. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a Simple Moving Average (SMA) and an Exponential Moving Average (EMA)?

EMA is more sensitive to recent price changes, while SMA gives equal weight to all data. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is generally expected to happen at a support level?

A downtrend is expected to pause due to demand concentration. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a technical analysis tool mentioned in the text?

Price-to-Earnings Ratio. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is a Bar Chart different from a Line Chart in representing price movement?

Bar charts show open, high, low and close prices, while line charts only show closing prices. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary focus of prudential regulations within the banking sector?

Promoting the stability of financial institutions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of trade reporting within the compliance framework?

To provide real-time or near-real-time details of trades to regulators. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'Market Risk' within the context of risk management?

The risk of changes in interest rates, currency rates, or asset prices. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Conduct Regulations' within Treasury and Global Markets?

Rules emphasizing fair treatment of customers and ethical behavior. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical example of a regulatory filing?

Real-time trade details. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between risk management and regulatory compliance?

Risk management identifies, measures, and mitigates risks to align with regulatory requirements. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Credit Risk' primarily refer to in the context of banking regulations?

The risk of a counterparty defaulting on their obligations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do Global Standards impact the regulatory framework for Treasury and Global Markets?

They are international best practices that are sought to be aligned with. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of stress testing within the context of financial regulation?

To evaluate a financial institution's capital adequacy and liquidity under adverse economic conditions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures?

To prevent and detect money laundering, and to ensure customer identity verification to mitigate fraud. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Basel III, what does the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) ensure?

Sufficient high-quality liquid assets to cover short-term obligations. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Enhanced Due Diligence' (EDD) primarily refer to in the context of compliance?

A detailed and rigorous scrutiny of financial activities for high-risk customers, such as Politically Exposed Persons. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) under Basel III?

Requiring a certain percentage of short-term funding. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of submitting a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)?

To report transactions indicative of potential money laundering or other illicit activities to relevant authorities. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Within the scope of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), what is its overall objective within an organization?

To achieve regulatory adherence while enhancing organizational performance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using screening tools in financial institutions?

To screen customers against sanction lists to prevent transactions with restricted parties. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Treasury and Capital Markets

This presentation covers treasury money and capital markets, focusing on dynamics, regulations, and funding.
The presentation was created in January 2025.

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Day Two Outline

Market Dynamics and Trading Strategies: Understanding financial markets, macroeconomic factors' impact, trading strategies, execution, order types, technical and fundamental analysis, and the role of market makers and brokers.
Capital Markets and Fund Raising: The role of treasury in capital raising; IPOs (initial public offerings) and debt issuance, securitization, syndicated loans, project finance, private equity, venture capital, and crowdfunding.
Banking Regulations and Compliance: Regulatory framework for treasury and global markets; compliance (with market regulations and reporting), risk management role, AML (anti-money laundering), KYC (know your customer) requirements, Basel III, governance, risk, and compliance in treasury.
Group Discussions and Case Studies: Interactive sessions and practical applications of learned concepts through case studies.

Introduction to Financial Markets

Financial markets are places where buyers and sellers meet to trade financial assets, including money markets, capital markets, and currency markets.
Money markets involve buying and selling assets with a one-year or less maturity (e.g., government and corporate bonds, and interbank lending).
Capital markets involve buying and selling assets with a maturity of more than one year (including debt capital and equity capital).
Debt capital involves borrowing, requiring interest payments.
Equity capital represents ownership, with dividends as returns.
Currency markets involve spot markets (instant transactions) and futures markets (contracts for future delivery) for managing or profiting from exchange rate fluctuations.

Introduction to the Capital Market

The capital market is a vital economic component providing a platform for businesses to raise long-term funding and investors to find opportunities for wealth creation.
It connects entities with surplus funds to those needing capital for growth and innovation.
Governing bodies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) regulate the market to maintain transparency and protect investors.

Capital Market Products

Equity: Represents ownership in a company. Common shares offer voting rights and dividends, while preferred shares offer fixed dividends and priority in asset liquidation.
Debt: Instruments allowing entities to borrow funds for a fixed period. This includes bonds (fixed-income securities), debentures (unsecured debt instruments), and commercial papers (short-term debt instruments).
Securities: Derivatives derive value from underlying assets, used for hedging or speculation. Futures contracts for specified assets at a specific price and date; options provide the right, not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset; and swaps involve cash flow exchange between parties.

Players in the Nigerian Capital Market

Regulators: Oversee market operations. Examples: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), National Pension Commission (PenCom), and Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).
Market Operators: Facilitate market transactions. Examples: Stockbrokers, issuing houses, registrars, investment banks, fund managers, market makers, and equity firms.
Government Agencies: List relevant government agencies.
Quoted Companies: Listed companies.
Investors: Includes a list of investor types.
Professional Bodies: Includes examples of professional bodies in the market.

Introduction to the Nigerian Capital Market (Regulators & Players)

Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX)
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
National Pension Commission (PenCom)
Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN)
Stockbrokers, Issuing Houses
Registrars, Investment Banks
Fund Managers, Market Makers
Equity Firms
Government Agencies
Quoted Companies
Investors
Professional Bodies

Trading Strategies

Day Trading: Short term trading strategies.
Swing Trading: Medium term trading.
Position Trading: Long term trading.
Arbitrage Trading: Exploiting price differences of the same asset in different markets.
Trend Following: Identifying upward or downward market trends.
Contrarian Trading: Betting against prevailing market trends.
Breakout Trading: Identifying major price movements beyond support and resistance levels.
Range Trading: Trading within defined price ranges.
News-Based Trading: Utilizing economic announcements for short-term trading opportunities.
High-Frequency Trading: Algorithmic trading involving many trades.

Technical and Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental Analysis: Evaluating an asset's intrinsic value based on factors such as economic, financial, and qualitative indicators.
Technical Analysis: Analyzing historical price data, volume, or other market statistics to predict future price changes; using chart patterns, indicators, and statistical tools.

Qualitative and Quantitative Techniques

Economic Indicators: GDP growth, unemployment rate, inflation rate, interest rate.
Industry Analysis: Examining performance and outlook for specific industries. Qualitative analysis examines economic, financial, and qualitative factors
Quantitative Analysis: Measuring and estimating financial data
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Measures how much investors are willing to pay for a company's earnings.
Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio: Compares market value and book value of a company's stock.
Return on Equity (ROE): Measures profitability relative to shareholder equity.
Price Charts: Line charts, bar charts, candlesticks.
Support and Resistance: Price levels where a market trend may pause.
Moving Averages: Averages showing trends.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): A momentum indicator.
Relative Strength Index (RSI): Measures price movement speed.

Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

IPOs are when a private company becomes publicly traded.
Companies hire underwriters to manage the process.
Financial statements must be audited.
Prospectuses detailing company information are often required.
Market valuation is determined.
Regulations must be followed (e.g., approval by SEC).

Debt Issuances

Methods through which governments or corporations raise funds using debt instruments.
Prospectuses outlining debt instrument details are created.
Treasury market uses different debt instruments to meet their funding needs.
Processes like auctions are often used for initial debt offerings.

Securitization

Pooling various financial assets into marketable securities to sell to investors.
Includes mortgages, loans and receivables.
Assets are divided into tranches.
A special purpose vehicle (SPV) might be created to hold pooled assets.

Role of Treasury in Capital Raising

Treasury plays a crucial role in managing a company's financial resources, particularly in capital raising.
Responsibilities include capital planning, assessing funding needs, developing funding strategies, performing market analysis, structuring transactions, coordinating with stakeholders, managing investor relations, post-issuance management, and compliance activities.

Syndicated Loans and Project Finance

Syndicated Loans: A large loan provided by multiple lenders, managed by one or more lead arrangers.
Project Finance: Funding for a project where repayments are based on the project's cash flows; the project's assets serve as collateral.

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Private Equity (PE): investments in companies not publicly traded; generating high returns by improving company value before selling it.
Venture Capital (VC): investment in startups with high-potential growth; focused on innovation, disruptive models, scalability.

Crowdfunding:

Raising small capital amounts from many individuals through online platforms.
Various types exist, from reward-based to equity-based.
Suitable for businesses and social causes, aiming to avoid traditional funding means.

Alternative Financing Methods

Alternative ways of raising capital that bypass banks and public markets.
Includes Invoice financing, revenue based financing, cryptocurrency and token sales, factoring, angel investing, and microfinance.

Banking Regulations and Compliance

Regulations: Laws, guidelines, and standards governing treasury and global markets, focusing on stability, consumer protection, and market integrity.
Market Regulation: Rules for trading, settlement, and clearing.
Prudential Regulation: Focusing on financial institution stability (e.g., Basel III, Solvency II).
Conduct Regulations: Ensuring fair customer treatment and ethical behavior.
Global Standards: Compliance with international standards.

Basel III and its implications for treasury operations

Global regulatory framework for strengthening the resilience of financial institutions by ensuring capital adequacy, liquidity, and stable funding.
Key components of Basel III include capital adequacy (minimum capital levels), Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR).
Implications for treasury: enhanced reporting (more granular data), Risk-Adjusted Pricing (factoring liquidity and capital costs), and Stress testing (ensuring Basel III compliance).

Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Treasury

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC): Integrates governance, risk management, and compliance efforts to achieve regulatory adherence while driving organizational performance; includes policies, oversight, accountability for treasury operations, identifying & mitigating risks, adhering to regulatory standards.

Additional Topics

Understanding Risk Management in Regulatory Compliance
AML & KYC Requirements
Trading Execution and Order Types
Trading Strategies
Technical and Fundamental Analysis

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