Q52. How does a negative interest rate policy aim to boost lending?

Q53. Which of the following is a money laundering offence?

Q54. In what circumstances would a central bank use its foreign reserves in the currency markets?

Q55. According to economic theory, firms maximize profit by:

Q56. Which of the following is used to establish an investor’s total return from a bond?

Q57. Which of the following is categorised as a soft commodity?

Q58. Which of the following elements would be included in a recommendation report to a client?

Q59. How would an active fund manager seek to avoid underperforming their peer group when deciding on asset allocation?

Q60. Capital gains tax CGT is charged:

Q61. Which financial instrument is the corporate equivalent of a Treasury Bill?

Q62. During a period of growth in consumer income the demand curve for a normal product would:

Q63. Which two accounts are used to measure the country’s balance of payments?

Q64. When calculating business taxes on profits, what figure is used in addition to the profits made from a company’s trading activities?

Q65. The management of investment portfolios of collective investment schemes, pension funds, insurance funds, hedge funds, and private equity would normally be considered to fall into the scope of:

Q66. What is the most likely effect on the demand curve of an increase in consumer preference for a good?

Q67. An investor deposits £1,000 into an account that pays 3% per annum. If interest is compounded annually, how much will be in the account after 5 years?

Q68. What fiduciary responsibility does a financial adviser have for their clients?

Q69. A business may need key person protection because: