Note: Answer any five questions.
1. Explain the need for regulation on Investment Services. Also identify the role played by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in the regulation of investment services.
2. Explain the term 'Capital Market'. Who are the various participants in Capital Market.
3. Explain the need for listing of securities in an Exchange. Describe the process of settlement guarantee mechanism in Indian Stock Exchange.
4. Describe the various services provided by the Merchant Bankers. Explain the code of conduct for merchant bankers in India. Also make a critical comment on its appropriateness.
5. Explain the Housing Finance Industry structures in India. Also describe the role of National Housing Bank in Housing Finance.
6. List out the main characteristics of venture capital. Describe the regulatory framework governing the venture capital and industry in India.
7. What do you understand by 'Factoring'? What are it's advantages and disadvantages? Also describe the mechanism of factoring.