SAIFM RPE Foreign Exchange Market Practice Questions - SAIFM Registered Person Examination The Foreign Exchange Market Exam - SAIFM RPE Foreign Exchange Market Practice Questions - SAIFM Registered Person Examination The Foreign Exchange Market Exam

Question 1

Which institution is primarily responsible for administering foreign exchange controls and delegating authority to Authorized Dealers in South Africa?

The Financial Surveillance Department (FinSurv) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) The Prudential Authority (PA) The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Surveillance Unit

Correct Answer:

The Financial Surveillance Department (FinSurv) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)

Question 2

In international currency market conventions, how is the USD/ZAR exchange rate pair quoted?

Direct quote in South Africa where USD is the base currency and ZAR is the quote currency Indirect quote in South Africa where ZAR is the base currency and USD is the quote currency European terms where 1 ZAR is expressed in terms of US Cents Reciprocal quote where both currencies serve as base currency simultaneously

Correct Answer:

Direct quote in South Africa where USD is the base currency and ZAR is the quote currency

Question 3

What is the primary role of a market maker in the South African interbank foreign exchange market?

To continuously quote two-way (bid and ask) prices and stand ready to buy or sell foreign currency To broker transactions anonymously without taking principal position risk To regulate commercial banks' foreign currency holding limits on behalf of FinSurv To clear non-resident portfolio investments through the Central Securities Depository

Correct Answer:

To continuously quote two-way (bid and ask) prices and stand ready to buy or sell foreign currency

Question 4

What is the standard value (settlement) date for a standard spot foreign exchange transaction in the interbank market?

Two business days after the trade date (T+2) The same day as the trade date (T+0) One business day after the trade date (T+1) Three business days after the trade date (T+3)

Correct Answer:

Two business days after the trade date (T+2)

Question 5

In a currency pair quotation of EUR/ZAR = 20.2500, which currency is the base currency and which is the quote currency?

EUR is the base currency, ZAR is the quote currency ZAR is the base currency, EUR is the quote currency EUR is the terms currency, ZAR is the commodity currency Both EUR and ZAR are quote currencies relative to USD

Correct Answer:

EUR is the base currency, ZAR is the quote currency

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