Question
"Post-retirement employment" of government officials in
private companies they previously regulated raises concerns about:Solution
The "revolving door" refers to movement between public service and private sector, potentially creating conflicts of interest where officials may favor future employers.
Bond face value ₹1000, coupon 10%, maturity 5 years, YTM 12%. Price = ? (PV factors: 3.605 for annuity, 0.567 for single sum)
A financial instrument was issued at a discount. Principal ₹10,00,000, issue proceeds ₹9,40,000, life 5 years. Using effective interest method, if e...
The duration of a bond is a measure of its:
A bond selling at a price above its face value is said to be selling at a:
An insurance company invests in a ₹1,000 face value bond carrying a 7% annual coupon, maturing in 10 years. Market interest rates fall to 5% soon afte...
A bond with a face value of ₹1,000, 5% annual coupon, and maturity of 5 years is sold at ₹950. What does this price suggest?
When market interest rates rise, the market price of existing bonds:
Which of these explain effective interest method for amortisation of premium/discount on bonds?
A zero-coupon bond with a face value of ₹1,000 matures in 5 years. If the market yield is 8%, what is its present value? (PV factor for 5 years @ 8% i...
Which type of bond allows the holder to convert it into a specified number of equity shares?
