NISM Series XIX-C AIF Managers Certification Exam - 18
NISM Series XIX-C AIF Managers Certification Exam - 18
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Q 1. What is the primary consideration for an HNI investor in reallocating funds to a specific AIF?
a) The fund's historical performance
b) The fund's regulatory compliance
c) The fund's alignment with the investor's risk tolerance and return expectations
d) The fund's fee structure
Q 2. What does the term "Green Shoe Option" refer to?
a) Environmental conservation initiative
b) Overselling or over-allotment of securities in a public offer
c) Option for investors to buy green stocks
d) None of the above
Q 3. Which entity is responsible for reviewing the policies and procedures of an AIF regularly?
a) Trustee
b) Auditor
c) Investment manager
d) Custodian
Q 4. What is the role of a sponsor in the AIF industry?
a) Execute trades on behalf of the AIF
b) Identify potential investment opportunities
c) Perform critical functions such as sponsoring the fund and defining the theme
d) None of the above
Q 5. When might a company exercise the Green Shoe Option?
a) When there is low demand from investors
b) When there is a surplus of capital raised beyond the targeted amount
c) When there is a need for environmental initiatives
d) None of the above
Q 6. What should a staff member avoid regarding employment or acting on behalf of another entity in an AIF?
a) Having multiple job roles
b) Working for competing entities
c) Sharing the same economic interest or having the same business as the employer organization
d) None of the above
Q 7. What is a critical aspect of an investment manager's role in harvesting returns from investments?
a) Networking with competitors
b) Understanding industry and market cycles
c) Legal compliance
d) None of the above
Q 8. What is the rationale behind offering co-investment rights to investors in AIFs?
a) To limit investors' exposure to investment risks
b) To increase transparency in AIF operations
c) To benefit from a larger direct exposure to attractive investment opportunities
d) None of the above
Q 9. What is the role of Custodians in fund administration?
a) Making investment decisions
b) Maintaining fund books and records
c) Providing legal advice to investors
d) None of the above
Q 10. Which regulatory authority oversees the regulations related to AIFs?
a) SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
b) SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
c) FCA (Financial Conduct Authority)
d) None of the above
Q 11. What is the primary characteristic of a Unified Structure?
a) Commitments from domestic investors only
b) Pooling commitments from both domestic and offshore investors
c) Requiring approval from the Ministry of Finance for foreign investments
d) Mandatory approval from RBI for investment management
Q 12. What potential benefit does the introduction of leverage bring to LBO structures?
a) Enhanced operational efficiency
b) Decreased risk of bankruptcy
c) Reduced regulatory scrutiny
d) Minimal risk of default
Q 13. What is the primary opportunity for private equity funds in buyout transactions involving undervalued listed companies?
a) Achieving value arbitrage
b) Operational efficiency improvement
c) Tax optimization
d) Risk concentration
Q 14. What is the primary consideration for selecting a jurisdiction for pooling an India-centric fund from a wealth preservation perspective?
a) Political stability
b) Tax optimization
c) Currency stability
d) Economic growth opportunities
Q 15. In what type of corporate landscape are MBOs more infrequent?&
A. Highly competitive industries
B. Highly regulated industries
C. Private companies
d) China