IGNOU MMPB-002 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Write a brief account on the major global crises that International Banking passed through in the world during the period of 1973 to 2010. In this context, what are the major measures adopted by regula tors across the world to ensure financial stability in the world ?

Q2.(a) Explain different organisational forms that prevail in the practice of International Banking. [ 2 ] MMPB–002

(b) Distinguish the term offshore banking within the overall context of international banking.

Q3.Explain the term s line of credit and letters of credit in the context of international trade payment methods. Write a note on different types of letters of credit used in international payments.

Q4.Discuss the roles and responsibilities of IMF and the financing facilities offered by it.

Q5.(a) What are the major global cross -border payment technologies available and how did they impact international banki ng in the world ?

(b) Elaborate on what is ‘SWIFT’. What are the most popularly used SWIFT messages ? Write at least five such codes.

Q6.Write short notes on the following as avenues available for funds placement :

(a) Foreign Currency Loans

(b) Forfaiting of Export Receivables

(c) Project exports

(d) Counter-Trade

Q7.What is meant by ‘Treasury Management’ in the context of corporate finance ? Give your arguments towards for and against of running treasury as ‘profit centre’ as against ‘service centre’.

Q8.What is meant by fina ncial risk management ?

Q9.Elaborate on various types of financial risks that a bank faces in international finance.