Question 76

In additional to the commodity-specific risks, which of the following risks represent the main commodity
derivative risks?
I. Basis
II. Term
III. Correlation
IV. Seasonality
  • Question 77

    What is the order in which creditors and shareholders get repaid in the event of a bank liquidation?
  • Question 78

    Bank Omega is using futures contracts on a well capitalized exchange to hedge its market risk exposure.
    Which of the following could be reasons that expose the bank to liquidity risk?
    I. The bank may not be able to unwind the futures contracts before expiration.
    II. Prices may move such that a loss results on the hedge.
    III. Since futures require margins which are settled every day, the bank could find itself scrambling for funds.
    IV. Exchange margin requirements could change unexpectedly.
  • Question 79

    The retail banking business of BankGamma has an expected P & L of $50 million and a VaR of $100 million.
    The bank seeks to diversify its revenue, and is considering the opportunity to acquire a credit card business
    with an expected P & L of $50 million and a VaR of $150 million. What will be the overall RAROC if the
    bank acquires the new business?
  • Question 80

    Which one of the four following activities is NOT a component of the daily VaR computing process?