Merchant Banking Certification Free Demo Test 2 /10 Merchant Banking Certification Free Demo Test 2 1 / 10 1. To ensure effective monitoring of the capital adequacy and financial well-being of merchant bankers, Regulation 15 stipulates that merchant bankers must furnish the _______ unaudited financial results to SEBI when deemed necessary. a) Monthly b) Yearly c) Half yearly d) Quarterly Explanation:In the context of financial reporting, merchant bankers are required to submit unaudited financial results on a quarterly basis as per Regulation 15 when mandated by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India). This ensures more frequent and timely monitoring of their capital adequacy and financial health. 2 / 10 2. In the earlier days, Merchant Bankers primarily engaged in the activities of ________. a) Investment Banking b) Issue Management c) Financial Advisory d) Mergers and Acquisitions Explanation:The merchant banking industry during earlier days was mainly driven by the issue management activity. Later on several of the banks engaged in merchant banking activity diversified to offer a broader spectrum of capital market services. 3 / 10 3. No issuer shall make a public issue or rights issue of specified securities unless it has entered into an agreement with a _________ for the dematerialization of specified securities already issued or proposed to be issued. a) Depository b) Depository Participant c) Custodian d) R and T Agent Explanation:No issuer can undertake a public issue or rights issue of specified securities unless it has entered into an agreement with a Depository for the dematerialization of specified securities, ensuring the transition from physical to electronic form. Depositories facilitate the holding and transfer of securities in dematerialized (electronic) form, promoting efficiency and transparency in the securities market. 4 / 10 4. When a transaction is conducted on the __________, buyers and sellers may not be in direct contact with each other. a) Forwards Market b) Stock Exchange c) Over the Counter Market d) None of the above Explanation:When trading and settlement is done through the stock exchanges, the buyers and sellers may not be in touch with each other. The transaction is carried out through SEBI-registered stock brokers or sub-brokers. 5 / 10 5. Is the Compliance Officer permitted to autonomously report any identified noncompliance to SEBI and ensure that the deficiencies or observations noted by SEBI in the draft prospectus or letters of offer, as applicable, are prevented from recurring? a) Yes b) No Explanation:The Compliance officer can independently report to SEBI without any approval from management. 6 / 10 6. Which SEBI regulation is applicable to the delisting of equity shares of a company from all or any of the recognized stock exchanges where such shares are listed? a) SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2009 b) SEBI (Issue and Listing of Debt Securities) Regulations, 2008 c) SEBI (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 1998 d) SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009 Explanation:These regulations are specifically designed to govern the process of delisting of equity shares from stock exchanges. They outline the procedures and requirements that companies need to follow when they decide to delist their shares from the stock exchanges. This includes procedures for making a delisting offer, obtaining approval from shareholders and stock exchanges, and ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the delisting process. Therefore, option d) is the appropriate regulation applicable to the delisting of equity shares. 7 / 10 7. Regarding the Offer Document, in the absence of any observations issued by SEBI, the lead merchant banker is obligated to submit which of the following document(s) to SEBI? a) Certificate from a Chartered Accountant, before opening of the issue, certifying that promoters's contribution has been received in accordance with these regulations, accompanying therewith the names and addresses of the promoters who have contributed to the promoters's contribution and the amount paid by each of them towards such contribution b) Due diligence certificate as per the prescribed format immediately before the opening of the issue, certifying that necessary corrective action, if any, has been taken c) Due diligence certificate as per format provided in the Regulation after the issue has opened but before it closes for subscription d) All of the above Explanation:The lead merchant banker is required to submit the following documents to SEBI: – Statement certifying that all changes, suggestions and observations made by SEBI have been incorporated in the offer document; – Due diligence certificate at the time of registering the prospectus with the Registrar of Companies; – Copy of the resolution passed by the board of directors of the issuer for allotting specified securities to promoters towards amount received against promoters’ contribution, before opening of the issue – Certificate from a Chartered Accountant, before opening of the issue, certifying that promoters’ contribution has been received in accordance with these regulations, accompanying therewith the names and addresses of the promoters who have contributed to the promoters’ contribution and the amount paid by each of them towards such contribution; – Due diligence certificate as per the prescribed format immediately before the opening of the issue, certifying that necessary corrective action, if any, has been taken; – Due diligence certificate as per format provided in the Regulation after the issue has opened but before it closes for subscription. 8 / 10 8. As per the rules of SEBI (Certification of Associated Persons in Securities Markets) Regulations, any person who is not the Principal, who is not over 50 years of age, or who does not have 10 years of relevant experience can obtain the certificate for the first time by passing the NISM Certification Examination. a) Delivering at least four sessions in specific CPE program, as may be specified by NISM. b) Successfully completing a related CPE Program, as may be specified by NISM. c) Passing the relevant certificate examination, as may be specified by NISM. d) All of the above Explanation:Only if the person is a Principal or is over 50 years of age or has 10 years of experience than the certificate can be obtained by any of the three options mentioned above. Otherwise he/she has to pass the NISM exam to get the certificate for the first time. 9 / 10 9. As per the SEBI (Merchant Bankers) Regulations, a merchant banker is obligated to retain copies of _________ for a duration of 5 years. a) Statement of financial position b) Balance sheet c) Profit and Loss account d) All of the above Explanation:Every merchant banker shall, after the end of each accounting period furnish to SEBI copies of the balance sheet, profit and loss account and such other documents for any other preceding five accounting years when required by SEBI. The above documents need to be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years. 10 / 10 10. Which of the following activities is NOT within the purview of a Merchant Banker? a) Both Issue Management and Open Offer Management b) Open Offer Management c) Issue Management d) Custodial Services Explanation:A Merchant Banker performs activities related Initial Public Offer (IPO), Further Public Offer (FPO), Open Offer, Buy-Back, Delisting etc. It does not provide custodial services. 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