FIN346 Chapter 4

Development of Investment Banks in Malaysia
When were investment banks established in Malaysia?

• 2001

• 2005

• 2010

• 2015

Development of Investment Banks in Malaysia
What was the purpose of introducing investment banks by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)?

• To compete with international banks

• To focus solely on equity markets

• To increase government revenue

• To strengthen the financial sector

Development of Investment Banks in Malaysia
Which entities were merged to form investment banks in Malaysia?

• Merchant banks, stockbroking companies, and discount houses

• Retail banks and insurance companies

• Microfinance institutions and cooperatives

• Universal brokers and foreign banks

Services of Investment Banks
Which of the following is a primary service of investment banks?

• Retail banking

• Equity broking

• Insurance underwriting

• Mortgage lending

Services of Investment Banks
Investment banks provide advisory services in which of the following areas?

• Corporate restructuring

• Personal finance

• Agricultural loans

• Educational loans

Services of Investment Banks
What does the Equity Capital Markets department manage?

• Retail loan portfolios

• Fixed deposits

• Primary and secondary equity markets

• nternational trade financing

Corporate and Advisory Services
What does "underwriting" in investment banking refer to?

• Issuing life insurance policies

• Preparing tax returns for clients

• Providing property valuation

• Guaranteeing the sale of a company's securities

Corporate and Advisory Services
Investment banks advise companies on preparing for what major event?

• Floatation on stock exchanges

• Bankruptcy

• Currency exchange

• Tax audits

Corporate and Advisory Services
What is a strategic advisory service provided by investment banks?

• Monitoring employee productivity

• Identifying real estate for purchase

• Advising on mergers and acquisitions

• Offering personal loans

Debt Capital Markets
What is an example of a service provided by the Debt Capital Markets department?

• Issuing retail bonds

• Arranging bridging loans

• Offering car insurance

• Approving home loans