Untitled Quiz
50 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT classified under Category I Foreign Portfolio Investors?

  • Pension funds
  • Entities from Financial Action Task Force member countries
  • Government-related investors
  • Unregulated funds without an appropriate investment manager (correct)
  • What is a requirement for an entity to be classified as a Category I FPI?

  • Ownership of at least 50% by private investors
  • Registration under SEBI regulations (correct)
  • Operational for less than one year
  • Involvement in speculative trading
  • Which of the following types of investors can be categorized as a Category I FPI?

  • Sovereign wealth funds (correct)
  • Private equity firms
  • Hedge funds
  • Family offices
  • Which statement is true about university-related endowments classified as Category I FPIs?

    <p>They must be in existence for more than five years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Category I FPIs?

    <p>They include regulated entities such as asset management companies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What categorizes an investment manager as responsible for unregulated funds within Category I FPI?

    <p>The investment manager must be appropriately regulated and registered (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following investors is inherently categorized as a Category I FPI?

    <p>Investment advisors associated with regulated entities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these organizations would NOT be considered a Category I Foreign Portfolio Investor?

    <p>A multinational corporation without regulatory oversight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the financial system in a modern economy?

    <p>To encourage savings and allocate resources for economic growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the basics of capital market according to the index?

    <p>Prohibition of insider trading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of a sound financial system in India?

    <p>Mobilizing savings from various households (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topic is covered under PART II of the capital market and securities law?

    <p>Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key objective related to the issue of capital and disclosure requirements?

    <p>Ensuring financial transparency and accountability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option corresponds to a type of investment product commonly covered in capital market discussions?

    <p>Stocks and Bonds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes securities market intermediaries?

    <p>They assist in the trading of securities between buyers and sellers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym IFSCA stand for in a capital market context?

    <p>International Financial Services Centres Authority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these practices is covered under securities law concerning capital market activities?

    <p>Prohibition of insider trading (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of equity practice focuses on share buybacks?

    <p>Delisting of equity shares (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of anchor investors permitted for allocation up to Rs. 10 crore on the main board?

    <p>2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum allocation per investor for amounts above Rs. 2 crore and up to Rs. 25 crore?

    <p>Rs. 1 crore (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of allocation above Rs. 25 crore, how many additional investors are allowed for every Rs. 25 crore or part thereof?

    <p>10 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of anchor investors permitted for allocations above Rs. 25 crore on the SME exchange?

    <p>25 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does bidding for anchor investors open in relation to the issue opening date?

    <p>One day before the issue opening date (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum number of anchor investors required for allocations above Rs. 25 crore?

    <p>5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For allocation up to Rs. 2 crore on the SME exchange, how many maximum anchor investors are permitted?

    <p>2 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of anchor investors allowed for an allocation range between Rs. 2 crore and Rs. 25 crore on the SME exchange?

    <p>15 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for an entity to qualify as a Category I foreign portfolio investor?

    <p>The investment manager must be from a Financial Action Task Force member country. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage ownership is required for an entity to qualify via another entity under Category I?

    <p>Seventy-five percent or more. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT classified as a Category II foreign portfolio investor?

    <p>Investment managers from a Financial Action Task Force member country. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of entity is categorized as a Category II foreign portfolio investor?

    <p>Individuals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of funds are classified as unregulated under the Category II foreign portfolio investors?

    <p>Limited partnerships and trusts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following entities is explicitly mentioned as a non-eligible Category I foreign portfolio investor?

    <p>Endowments and foundations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who holds responsibility for the acts of applicants seeking registration under Category I?

    <p>The investment manager or eligible entity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does an applicant established in an International Financial Services Centre fall under?

    <p>Appropriately regulated. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common type of securitized debt that is mentioned?

    <p>Mortgage-backed securities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regulatory body established the framework for public offers of securitized debt instruments in India?

    <p>Securities and Exchange Board of India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable event occurred in 1997 regarding municipal bonds in India?

    <p>First municipal bonds were issued (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the eligibility criteria for a municipality to issue municipal bonds in India?

    <p>Must not have a negative net worth in each of the previous three years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did municipal bonds struggle after their initial attraction?

    <p>Inadequate funding raised from investors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What benefit do securitized debt instruments provide to banks?

    <p>Lower interest rates and increased capital availability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Following which year did SEBI issue guidelines for urban local bodies to issue municipal bonds?

    <p>2015 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which urban local body was the first to issue municipal bonds in India?

    <p>Bangalore Municipal Corporation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do shares with differential voting rights (DVR) primarily allow a company to do?

    <p>Retain control while raising investments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Companies Act, 2013, what is a requirement for a company to issue equity shares with differential rights?

    <p>Shareholders must approve through an ordinary resolution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum percentage of voting power that shares with differential rights can have in a company?

    <p>74% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a condition for a company to issue shares with differential rights?

    <p>The company must hold regular shareholder meetings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of shares carry a preferential right to dividends and repayment of capital upon liquidation?

    <p>Preference shares (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which financial obligation must a company have fulfilled to issue differential voting rights shares?

    <p>It must have filed annual returns and financial statements for the last three years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main advantages of issuing shares with differential voting rights?

    <p>They enable founders to retain control while attracting investment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the voting power of shares with differential rights when their limit of 74% is reached?

    <p>No additional shares can be issued (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Capital Market

    A marketplace for raising capital, facilitating investment.

    Financial System

    Framework for production, capital, and growth, encouraging savings and investment.

    Secondary Market

    Market for trading previously issued securities.

    Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

    Law in India governing securities contracts.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    SEBI

    Indian securities regulatory body.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Depositories

    Institutions storing securities electronically.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Depository Participants

    Agents dealing with depositories.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Market Intermediaries

    Companies or entities assisting in securities trading.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    IFSCA

    International financial services authority in India.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Issue of Capital

    Raising funds by companies and governments through securities.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    FPI

    Foreign Portfolio Investor, a registered person under SEBI regulations, acting as an intermediary under SEBI Act, 1992.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Category I FPI

    Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) whose investment manager is from a FATF member country and registered as a Category I FPI, or those who are 75% owned by an eligible entity from a FATF member country.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Category II FPI

    Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) not eligible under Category I, including regulated funds, endowments, charities, corporations, family offices, individuals, appropriately regulated client-investing entities, and unregulated funds (LPs & trusts).

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Category I FPI

    Specific category of FPIs, including Government entities, pension funds, regulated financial institutions, and entities from FATF member countries.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Government entities (Category I)

    Central banks, sovereign wealth funds, international/multilateral organizations, or entities at least 75% owned by such.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    FATF Member Country

    Countries that are members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental body focused on combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI)

    An investor from a foreign country investing in the capital markets of another country.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Pension/University Funds (Category I)

    Pension and university funds that are part of Category I FPIs.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Investment Manager

    The entity responsible for managing the investments of an FPI.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Regulated entities (Category I)

    Insurance, reinsurance, banks, asset management companies, investment managers, broker dealers, and swap dealers.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Appropriate Regulation

    Regulatory compliance by an investment entity.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    FATF member countries

    Entities from countries that are members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    International Financial Services Centre

    A financial centre with specific regulations and tax benefits.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Unregulated funds (Category I)

    Funds without direct regulation, but whose managers are registered and regulated FPIs.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    University Endowments (Category I)

    University endowments existing for more than five years.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Responsibility of Acts of Commission/Omission

    The accountability of an Investment Manager or eligible entity for the actions (and inactions) of the applicant seeking registration.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Differential Voting Rights (DVR) shares

    Equity shares with different voting and dividend rights than other shares.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Companies Act, 2013

    Indian law governing types of shares, including DVRs.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Maximum voting power (DVR)

    Limit on the voting power of DVR shares, never exceeding 74% of the total.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Shareholder Approval for DVRs

    Requires a General Meeting vote for issuing DVR shares.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Conditions for issuing DVRs

    Rules about company conditions, such as annual returns, before DVR shares can be issued.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Preference shares

    Company shares with preferential rights to dividends and repayment in case of liquidation.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Fixed rate dividend

    A set amount or percentage of dividend for a preference share.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Fixed payment for repayment

    A fixed amount that the company must pay in case of liquidation.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Anchor Investor Allocation (Public Issue)

    Allocation of shares to anchor investors on the main board, with specific caps and minimums based on issue size.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Maximum Anchor Investors (Main Board)

    Up to 15 anchor investors allowed for allocations above Rs.25 crore, with additional investors for every Rs 25 crore increment.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Minimum Investment (Anchor Investors)

    Each anchor investor is required to buy at least Rs. 1 crore (minimum allocation).

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Anchor Investor Allocation (SME Exchange)

    Similar rules to the main board for allocation to anchor investors, but for smaller issues.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Book Building Process

    A process to determine the price of securities by collecting bids from investors.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Bidding for Anchor Investors

    Investors interested in becoming anchor investors place bids one day before the issue opening date.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Allocation Completion Date

    Allocation to Anchor Investors is done on the day of the anchor investors' bidding.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Issue Opening Date

    The date when the issue officially opens to all investors.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Securitized Debt Instruments (SDIs)

    Financial instruments created by pooling together debt obligations (like mortgages) and selling them as securities.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Mortgage-backed securities

    A type of securitized debt instrument backed by mortgage loans.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Municipal Bonds

    Bonds issued by local governments (municipalities) to fund projects like roads and schools.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    SEBI (Public Offer and Listing of Securitized Debt Instruments) Regulations, 2008

    Regulations made by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) to govern the listing of Securitized Debt Instruments.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Eligibility Criteria for Municipal Bonds

    Requirements that municipalities must meet before issuing municipal bonds, including positive net worth, as enforced by SEBI.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Listing of Securitized Debt

    Process of making certain financial instruments (Securitized Debt) available for purchase and sale on a public exchange.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    SEBI Guidelines 2015 (Municipal Bonds)

    SEBI rules created for revitalizing municipal bonds by outlining eligibility criteria.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Private placement of SDIs

    Sale of securitized debt instruments directly to investors, rather than through a public offering.

    Signup and view all the flashcards

    Study Notes

    Capital Market and Securities Law Index

    • Basics of Capital Market: 1.1 to 1.16
    • Secondary Market in India: 2.1 to 2.18
    • Securities Contracts Act, 1956: 3.1 to 3.16
    • Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): 4.1 to 4.16
    • Laws Governing Depositories and Depository Participants: 5.1 to 5.11
    • Securities Market Intermediaries: 6.1 to 6.11
    • International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA): 7.1 to 7.8
    • Issue of Capital & Disclosure Requirements: 8.1 to 8.13
    • Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity: 9.1 to 9.9
    • Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities: 10.1 to 10.7
    • Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements: 11.1 to 11.17
    • Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers - Concepts: 12.1 to 12.9
    • Prohibition of Insider Trading: 13.1 to 13.10
    • Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices: 14.1 to 14.5
    • Delisting of Equity Shares: 15.1 to 15.13
    • Buy-back of Securities: 16.1 to 16.10
    • Mutual Funds: 17.1 to 17.11
    • Collective Investment Schemes: 18.1 to 18.8

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Part I (Capital Market) PDF

    More Like This

    Untitled Quiz
    6 questions

    Untitled Quiz

    AdoredHealing avatar
    AdoredHealing
    Untitled Quiz
    55 questions

    Untitled Quiz

    StatuesquePrimrose avatar
    StatuesquePrimrose
    Untitled Quiz
    18 questions

    Untitled Quiz

    RighteousIguana avatar
    RighteousIguana
    Untitled Quiz
    48 questions

    Untitled Quiz

    StraightforwardStatueOfLiberty avatar
    StraightforwardStatueOfLiberty
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser