PKMC Module IV Practice Questions - Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC) Module IV - Risk Management and Basic Derivatives Exam - PKMC Module IV Practice Questions - Pasaran Kewangan Malaysia Certificate (PKMC) Module IV - Risk Management and Basic Derivatives Exam

Question 1

Which of the following best defines market risk in the context of a wholesale bank's trading book?

The risk of financial loss due to adverse movements in market prices, such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices, and commodity prices. The risk that a counterparty fails to perform its contractual obligations, resulting in a default event. The risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems, or external events. The risk that the bank is unable to meet its cash flow obligations as they fall due without incurring unacceptable losses.

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The risk of financial loss due to adverse movements in market prices, such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equity prices, and commodity prices.

Question 2

Under the credit risk classification, what is the primary difference between settlement risk and pre-settlement risk?

Settlement risk is the risk of loss during the execution stage where one party payments are made before receiving the counter-value, while pre-settlement risk is the risk of default during the life of the contract before settlement date. Settlement risk refers to long-term loan defaults, while pre-settlement risk is exclusive to overnight money market lending. Settlement risk is regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia, while pre-settlement risk is regulated exclusively by the Securities Commission under CMSA. Settlement risk only applies to foreign exchange spot trades, while pre-settlement risk applies only to bilateral interest rate swaps.

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Question 3

A bank is analyzing its interest rate risk exposure. If the bank has a positive interest rate sensitivity gap (RSA > RSL), what is the impact on its Net Interest Income (NII) if interest rates rise?

Net Interest Income (NII) will increase because interest-rate-sensitive assets will reprice faster or in larger volume than interest-rate-sensitive liabilities. Net Interest Income (NII) will decrease because liabilities will reprice faster than assets. Net Interest Income (NII) will remain unchanged as the gap has no impact on NII, only affecting the economic value of equity. Net Interest Income (NII) will automatically fall to zero because the gap indicates a perfect mismatch.

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Net Interest Income (NII) will increase because interest-rate-sensitive assets will reprice faster or in larger volume than interest-rate-sensitive liabilities.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered an operational risk event in treasury operations?

A dealer enters an incorrect trade yield in the trading system, resulting in a mispricing settlement loss. Interest rates rise, causing the value of a bank's fixed-rate bond portfolio to decline. A counterparty bank goes into liquidation and defaults on a forward FX contract. A sudden downgrade of a sovereign rating causes corporate bond spreads to widen, reducing market liquidity.

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A dealer enters an incorrect trade yield in the trading system, resulting in a mispricing settlement loss.

Question 5

What is the primary focus of Asset Liability Management (ALM) in a commercial bank?

Managing the mismatch between assets and liabilities in terms of interest rate repricing maturities, liquidity profiles, and currency exposures to maximize net interest income while maintaining risk limits. Speculating on short-term movements in equity prices to maximize proprietary trading profits. Setting the underwriting standards for credit cards and mortgage products. Ensuring that the bank obtains the highest possible credit rating from international rating agencies like Moody's and S&P.

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