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The FM303 International Finance Mid Semester Test for Semester 1, 2024, is a face-to-face and blended examination worth a total of 60 marks, contributing 25% to the overall coursework grade. It consists of two sections: Section A includes calculation questions totaling 35 marks, while Section B includes a case study and an essay totaling 25 marks. Students are required to use a silent, non-programmable calculator and must answer all questions in a separate answer booklet.

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MST Format Guide

The FM303 International Finance Mid Semester Test for Semester 1, 2024, is a face-to-face and blended examination worth a total of 60 marks, contributing 25% to the overall coursework grade. It consists of two sections: Section A includes calculation questions totaling 35 marks, while Section B includes a case study and an essay totaling 25 marks. Students are required to use a silent, non-programmable calculator and must answer all questions in a separate answer booklet.

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FM303: INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

MID SEMESTER TEST– SEMESTER 1, 2024

MODE OF STUDY: FACE-TO-FACE & BLENDED

Total Mark on Paper = 60 marks

Weight 25% of coursework

Duration: 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time

Instructions

1. Read ALL instructions carefully before you begin.


2. You may use a silent, non-programmable calculator. No other materials are allowed.
3. There are 5 pages in this examination paper, including this cover page and formular
sheet
4. All questions are compulsory.
5. Where applicable, show all calculations clearly.
6. All questions must be answered on the separate answer booklet provided.
7. The total mark for this examination is out of 60 percent and carries a 25% weighting
towards your overall course grade.

SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS

SECTION GUIDELINE TOTAL MARKS TIME ALLOCATION

A Calculations & Analysis 35 80

B Case study and Essay 25 40


SECTION A – CALCULATION QUESTIONS (35 MARKS)

There are 4 questions all coverage from the following topics:

Question 1 Foreign Exchange Market (8m)

Question 2 – BOP and Effective Interest Rate (17m)

Question 3 - Exchange Rate Determination (5m)

Question 4 – International Banking and Basel Accords (5m)

SECTION B CASE STUDY AND ESSAY QUESTIONS (25 MARKS)

Question 1 CASE STUDY – 10 MARKS

Any question from chapter 1-7

Question 2 – ESSAY - 1 ESSAY 15 MARKS

Only one essay question - Any question from chapter 1-7

The end
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Formulae
Appreciation/ Depreciations
1
𝑆̇(y/x)= −1
1+𝑆̇(x/y)

𝑆 (y/x)
𝑆̇(y/x)= 1 −1
𝑆0 (y/x)

Conversion Rules
1
Sb ( y / x ) =
Sa ( x / y )
1
Sa ( y / x) =
Sb ( x / y )
Cross Exchange Rates
S ( x / z)
S ( x / y) =
S ( y / z)

Sa ( x / z )
Sa ( x / y ) =
Sb ( y / z )
Sb ( x / z )
Sb ( x / y ) =
Sa ( y / z )
Demand Side Equations

Supply side equations

Sf = Px* Qx

Px
Px* =
S
𝑆𝑏 +𝑆𝑎
Mid rates =
2
( Please note that students are not limited to only this formula given – Please ensure you cross
check again your notes )

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