A stockbroking firm receives both buy and sell orders for the same security but from different clients. How can they best avoid a conflict of interest?
Options:
A.
Withdraw their services for the transaction
B.
Place orders as they are received from the clients
C.
Openly disclose all orders received to the clients
D: Prioritizing sell orders introduces bias and conflict.
References:
ICWIM Module 5: Discussion on ethics and conflict of interest mitigation in trading.
Question 2
Personal accident policies will pay out:
Options:
A.
Once the insured has been seen by a doctor
B.
On the day of the accident
C.
Following a waiting period
D.
Once the insurance company has received the medical documentation
Answer:
C
Explanation:
Personal Accident Policies:
These policies often include a waiting period before payouts, allowing insurers to verify claims and ensure eligibility.
The waiting period varies depending on the policy terms.
Elimination of Other Options:
A: A doctor's visit is often necessary but not sufficient for payout.
B: Payments are not instantaneous.
D: Documentation is required, but it is part of the claim process, not the trigger for payout.
References:
ICWIM Module 5: Details on insurance policy structures and claims processes.
Personal Accident Policies:
These policies often include a waiting period before payouts, allowing insurers to verify claims and ensure eligibility.
The waiting period varies depending on the policy terms.
Elimination of Other Options:
A: A doctor's visit is often necessary but not sufficient for payout.
B: Payments are not instantaneous.
D: Documentation is required, but it is part of the claim process, not the trigger for payout.
References:
ICWIM Module 5: Details on insurance policy structures and claims processes.
Question 3
ROCE can be used to establish which of the following?
Options:
A.
The net profitability of the business
B.
Impact of borrowing costs on company performance
C.
Returns generated from capital invested in the business
D.
Net profit in relation to the cost of sales
Answer:
C
Explanation:
ROCE (Return on Capital Employed)
Measures the efficiency and profitability of a company relative to the capital invested in the business.
Formula: ROCE=Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT)Capital Employed\text{ROCE} = \frac{\text{Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT)}}{\text{Capital Employed}}ROCE=Capital EmployedEarnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT)
Why the Answer is C
ROCE specifically focuses on the returns generated from the capital base, providing insight into how effectively the business is using its resources.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
A. Net profitability: Refers to net profit margins, not ROCE.
B. Borrowing costs: ROCE ignores borrowing costs as it considers EBIT.
D. Net profit in relation to cost of sales: Refers to gross profit margin, not ROCE.
ICWIM Study Guide, Chapter on Financial Ratios: Covers ROCE and its applications.
Corporate Finance Texts: Defines ROCE as a key performance metric.
ReferencesThus, the correct answer isC. Returns generated from capital invested in the business.