Market Structure and Classifications
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The money market deals with short term papers that have a maturity period of more than one year.

False (B)

Money market funds invest in highly liquid, short-term cash equivalent instruments.

True (A)

Islamic money market operations primarily use interest rate-based instruments for funding.

False (B)

The central bank conducts daily monetary operations to influence the liquidity in the banking system.

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The main funding instrument in the Islamic interbank market is the Qard acceptance.

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Participation in the ringgit interbank money market is limited to unapproved financial institutions.

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Money market instruments are considered high risk due to their low liquidity.

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The debt and equity markets fall under the capital market classification.

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The Bank uses Commodity Murabahah Programme mainly with crude palm oil-based contracts.

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The debt market includes trading of only government securities.

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The equity market allows shareholders to sell their securities after purchase.

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The capital market encompasses financial assets with a maturity period of less than one year.

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In Malaysia, Shariah compliant stocks are traded on the Bursa Malaysia in three submarkets.

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The Bank manages liquidity by only inviting individual investors to place surplus funds.

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The equity market serves as a vehicle to transfer funds from deficit to surplus units.

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Islamic equity products must comply with certain requirements.

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The Main Market is designed exclusively for newly established companies.

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The ACE Market was previously known as the MESDAQ Market.

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In the primary market, shares are traded after they have been issued.

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An IPO allows a private company to issue stock to the public for the first time.

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Investors in the secondary market buy and sell previously issued securities without the involvement of the issuing companies.

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The primary market is also referred to as the New Issue Market.

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Forward contracts are used to hedge risks in financial operations.

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Options provide an obligation to engage in future transactions on certain securities.

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Islamic equity products can involve gambling activities if they comply with Shariah principles.

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Futures contracts are standardized agreements traded on futures exchanges.

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Underwriting firms are hired to assess the market capitalization of a company during its IPO.

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Swap contracts are not considered derivative instruments.

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The price of the underlying instrument in a futures contract must be paid before the delivery of the asset.

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A call option gives the holder the right to sell a specified quantity of a security.

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Participants in forward contracts are obligated to complete the transaction at the agreed price and time.

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Hedging through derivatives is only for producers and manufacturers.

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Money Market

A market dealing with short-term debt instruments with a maturity of less than a year. These instruments are typically highly liquid and used for managing short-term cash needs.

Money Market Fund

A type of mutual fund that invests in highly liquid, short-term debt instruments, such as commercial paper. They are considered low-risk due to their high liquidity.

Monetary Operations

The central bank's daily actions to control the amount of money available in the banking system.

Interbank Rate

The rate at which banks lend money to each other, often used as a benchmark for other interest rates.

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Capital Market

A market where long-term debt and equity securities are traded, involving both borrowing and lending for periods longer than a year.

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Equity Market

Securities representing ownership in a company, giving holders a share in its profits and voting rights.

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Debt Market

Securities representing debt owed by a borrower to a lender, typically with fixed interest payments and a defined maturity date.

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Primary Market

The market where newly issued securities are sold for the first time, directly from the issuer to investors.

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Qard Acceptance

A method used by Islamic banks to manage liquidity in a surplus environment by placing excess funds with a central bank or other financial institution.

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Commodity Murabahah Programme (CMP)

A program that uses commodity-based contracts, primarily crude palm oil, to manage liquidity through commodity trading platforms like Bursa Suq Al Sila'.

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Islamic Equity Market

The Islamic equivalent of an equity market, allowing investors to transfer funds from surplus to deficit units. Enables investments based on risk tolerance, returns, and investment timeframe.

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Shariah Compliant Stocks

Shares traded on Bursa Malaysia's Main Board, Second Board, and MESDAQ market that comply with Islamic financial regulations.

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Islamic Equity Product Requirements

Any Islamic equity product must adhere to the requirements of Islamic finance, ensuring they are Shariah-compliant.

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What is the Primary Market?

A market where newly issued securities are sold for the first time, directly from the issuing company to investors.

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What is the Secondary Market?

A market where previously issued securities are bought and sold between investors, without the involvement of the issuing company.

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What is the Main Market?

A market designed for established companies that have met certain quality, size, and operational standards. They need to demonstrate a minimum profit track record or market capitalization.

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What is the ACE Market?

A market for companies with good growth potential. This market is sponsor-driven and requires sponsors to assess the suitability of the companies based on factors like business prospects and internal controls.

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What is an IPO?

The initial public offering (IPO) is the process where a private company first sells shares of its stock to the public.

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What is a Shariah-compliant instrument?

This refers to the underlying instrument that is free from any forbidden activities in Islam, ensuring compliance with Islamic principles.

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What is Shariah-compliant structuring?

This involves structuring Islamic equity products according to the principles and contracts of Islamic law (Shariah).

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What are the Primary and Secondary Markets?

These are the primary and secondary markets where shares, debentures, and other securities are traded.

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Forward Contract

An agreement to buy or sell an asset at a specific future date and price, where the price of the underlying asset is paid upfront. This contract is often used to hedge against price fluctuations.

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Futures Contract

A standardized contract, traded on an exchange, to buy or sell a specific underlying asset at a predetermined future date and price. Settlement happens at the agreed upon time.

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Option

A financial instrument granting the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a certain price on or before a specific date. It is essentially like an insurance policy against unfavorable price changes.

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Swap Contract

An agreement between two parties to exchange cash flows based on a specific underlying asset or interest rate. It's like a swap of obligations or liabilities.

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Why use derivative instruments?

The main purpose behind using derivative instruments, such as forward contracts, futures, options, and swaps, is to reduce risk and manage price fluctuations in the underlying asset. These instruments provide a way to manage potential losses.

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Value of Derivative Contracts

The value of derivative contracts is directly derived from the price movements of the underlying asset. For example, the value of a wheat futures contract depends on the price of wheat.

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Benefit of derivative instruments for producers

These contracts provide producers and manufacturers the ability to manage risk and protect their profits. For example, a farmer can use a futures contract to lock in a price for their crop, ensuring a stable income.

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Significance of derivative instruments

Derivative instruments are a crucial tool used in modern financial markets to manage risk, speculate on future prices, and take advantage of time-sensitive opportunities. Understanding how they work is essential for navigating complex financial markets.

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Study Notes

Market Structure and Classifications

  • The chapter is about market structures and classifications.
  • The document outlines different types of markets, including money markets, capital markets, and others.

Money Market

  • It deals with short-term financial instruments with maturity periods of one year or less.
  • Money market funds invest in highly liquid, short-term, cash equivalents.
  • Banks issue commercial papers for short-term cash needs.
  • Money market funds balance daily deposits by buying instruments.
  • Money market funds lend to banks.
  • Islamic money market operations are conducted by central banks to achieve desired liquidity.
  • Mechanisms are employed for approved interbank institutions.

Capital Market

  • It's a market for medium to long-term financial assets.
  • It encompasses corporate stocks, public and private debt securities and shares.
  • Maturities exceed one year and have no fixed maturity.
  • Traded through stock markets, government bond markets, and private debt markets.

Debt Market

  • A market for trading debt securities.
  • Companies and governments use this to raise long-term funds.
  • Includes private placements and organized markets.
  • Traded instruments pay interest.
  • Examples: bonds, sukuk, loans.

Equity Market

  • A market for buying and selling securities (shares).
  • Shareholders have the right to sell their securities.
  • Islamic equity markets allow fund transfer between surplus to deficit units.
  • Investment decisions are based on preference, risk tolerance, return, and timeframe.
  • Malaysia's equity market is categorized into Main Board, Second Board, and MESDAQ markets.

Islamic Equity Product

  • Must comply with Shariah requirements.
  • Underlying instruments are free from interest, forbidden activities (e.g., gambling, pork).
  • Structure based on Shariah compliant concepts and product contracts.

Primary and Secondary Markets

  • Primary Market—Companies issue new securities for the first time (IPO).
  • Investors have a first opportunity to buy shares.
  • Secondary Market—Previously issued securities are bought and sold.
  • Investors trade with each other; issuing companies aren't directly involved.

Forward, Future, and Options Market

  • These are derivative financial instruments related to forwards, futures, options, and swaps.

  • These are commonly used by producers and manufacturers to hedge risks.

  • Their value is based on underlying assets.

  • Forward: Agreement to buy or sell an asset at a specified time in the future.

  • Set price before control of the underlying instrument changes.

  • Used for hedging risk or speculation.

  • Future: Standardized contract traded on exchanges to buy or sell at a future date/price.

  • Settlement happens at the settlement date.

  • Option: A right (not obligation) to buy/sell an asset at a predetermined price/time.

  • Holder doesn't have to exercise the rights.

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