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Unique Top-selling SOFQ Exams - New 2022 ICMA Pratice Exam [Q17-Q35]

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Securities Operations Foundation Dumps SOFQ Exam for Full Questions - Exam Study Guide


ICMA SOFQ Exam Syllabus Topics:

TopicDetails
Topic 1
  • Demonstrate how Operations manages the securities through its various activities
  • Identify the similarities and differences between equities and bonds
Topic 2
  • Identify and understand the roles of the major securities market participants
  • Trading Paradigms: Flow and Proprietary Trading
Topic 3
  • Trade Execution and Immediate Post-trade
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how equities and bonds are brought to the marketplace
Topic 4
  • Basics of Repo and Securities Lending & Borrowing
  • Regulatory Reporting Requirements
Topic 5
  • Central and Bilateral Clearing Systems
  • Recognise the primary components of the securities trade life-cycle
Topic 6
  • Role of Client Onboarding
  • An Introduction to International Securities
  • Recognise and identify corporate actions
Topic 7
  • Identify fundamentals of trade management, including repo and securities lending & borrowing transactions
  • Trade Capture and Confirmation

 

NEW QUESTION 17
From the perspective of one party to a securities trade, Free of Payment settlement without risk means:

  • A. Receiving the counterparty's asset before instructing release of the contra asset
  • B. Delivering an asset to the counterparty following successful exchange of trade confirmations
  • C. Simultaneously exchanging securities and cash with the counterparty
  • D. Delivering an asset to the counterparty prior to receipt of the contra asset from the counterparty

Answer: A

 

NEW QUESTION 18
The term 'SSI' stands for:

  • A. Standard Securities Instruction
  • B. Standing Settlement Instruction
  • C. Securities Standing Instruction
  • D. Settlement Standard Instruction

Answer: B

 

NEW QUESTION 19
FTM Levy is charged:

  • A. On UK equity trades where the gross consideration is in excess of GBP 10,000.00
  • B. On US equity trades where the gross consideration is USD 10,000.00 and below
  • C. On UK equity trades where the gross consideration is GBP 10,000.00 and above
  • D. On US equity trades -where the gross consideration is in excess of USD 10,000.00

Answer: A

 

NEW QUESTION 20
The US regulator 'SEC stands for:

  • A. Securities Exchange Corporation
  • B. Securities Enterprise Conglomerate
  • C. Securities Endeavour Company
  • D. Securities and Exchange Commission

Answer: D

 

NEW QUESTION 21
A European country that has not adopted the Euro is:

  • A. Slovakia
  • B. Belgium
  • C. Norway
  • D. Slovenia

Answer: C

 

NEW QUESTION 22
On a scale of 1,500,000 Microsoft Corporation shares at a price of USD 3.78 per share, the SEC Fee payable is::

  • A. USD 189.00
  • B. USD 1.89
  • C. USD 1890.00
  • D. USD 18.90

Answer: A

 

NEW QUESTION 23
Accrued interest is designed to:

  • A. Compensate the buyer of an interest-bearing bond for interest earned, (but not paid) relating to the next coupon payment date
  • B. Compensate the seller of an interest-bearing bond for interest earned, (but not paid) since the previous coupon payment date
  • C. Compensate the seller of an interest-bearing bond for interest earner, (but not paid) relating to the next coupon payment date
  • D. Compensate the buyer of an interest-bearing bond for interest earned, (but not paid) since the previous coupon payment date

Answer: B

 

NEW QUESTION 24
DTC - the central securities depository for US equities is the abbreviation for:

  • A. Depot Transaction
  • B. Depository Trust Company
  • C. Deposit and Trade Conglomerate
  • D. Depot for Trades Corporation

Answer: B

 

NEW QUESTION 25
The ISIN stands for:

  • A. International Securities Identification Number; a 13-character alpha-numeric code
  • B. International Secondary ID Notation; a 12-character alpha-numeric code
  • C. International Secondary ID Notation; a 13-character alpha-numeric code
  • D. International Securities Identification Number; a 12-character alpha-numeric code

Answer: D

 

NEW QUESTION 26
The 3 largest centres for foreign exchange trading are:

  • A. Hong Kong, 2) UK, 3) US
  • B. UK, 2) US, 3) Singapore
  • C. US, 2) Japan, 3) UK
  • D. US, 2) Singapore, 3) UK

Answer: B

 

NEW QUESTION 27
A S.W.I.FT. 'Bank Identifier Code' comprises::

  • A. A bank code, a country code and a location code
  • B. A bank code, a continent code and a currency code
  • C. A continent code, a country code and a municipality code
  • D. A region code, a country code and a city code

Answer: A

 

NEW QUESTION 28
The physical substances of natural gas/ barley and zinc fall within the following financial heading:

  • A. Derivatives
  • B. Securities
  • C. Cash
  • D. Commodities

Answer: D

 

NEW QUESTION 29
An example of an organisation classified as a sovereign wealth fund is:

  • A. China Investment Corporation
  • B. German Government
  • C. United Nations
  • D. Xerox Corporation

Answer: A

 

NEW QUESTION 30
Bond types that are traded at a deeply discounted price are:

  • A. Zero coupon bonds
  • B. Floating rate notes
  • C. Convertible bonds and Exchangeable bonds
  • D. Fixed rate bonds

Answer: A

 

NEW QUESTION 31
The divisors applicable to the calculation of bank interest are:

  • A. EUR = 365, USD = 360, GBP = 365
  • B. EUR = 365, USD = 365, GBP = 360
  • C. EUR = 360, USD = 360, GBP = 365
  • D. EUR = 360, USD = 365, GBP = 360

Answer: C

 

NEW QUESTION 32
A bond which permits the issuer to redeem the bond prior to its maturity date is known as a:

  • A. Demandable bond
  • B. Requestable bond
  • C. Askable bond
  • D. Callable bond

Answer: D

 

NEW QUESTION 33
A cash amount of GBP 5,909,658.47 lent on a Thursday until the second Monday (just over 1 week later) at a rate of 2.973%, would attract:

  • A. 9 days of interest and a cash interest amount of GBP 4392.35
  • B. 7 days of interest and a cash interest amount of GBP 3369.48
  • C. 11 days of interest and a cash interest amount of GBP 5294.89
  • D. 13 days of interest and a cash interest amount of GBP 6344.51

Answer: C

 

NEW QUESTION 34
The following are examples of money market instruments:

  • A. Zero coupon bonds and Floating-rate notes
  • B. Fixed-rate bonds and Step-up bonds
  • C. Commercial Paper and Certificate of Deposit
  • D. Convertible bonds and Mortgage-Backed Securities

Answer: C

 

NEW QUESTION 35
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