Question 1
Wealth Management differs from Investment Banking because:
Investment Banking serves corporations (raising capital), while Wealth Management serves individuals (managing and growing assets).
Question 2
In Retirement Planning, the "Accumulation Phase" refers to:
Retirement planning has two phases: Accumulation (working life, saving money) and Distribution (retired life, withdrawing money/annuity).
Question 3
Albert Einstein reportedly called which concept the "Eighth Wonder of the World"?
Compound interest allows interest to be earned on interest, leading to exponential growth of wealth over time. It is the fundamental principle of wealth creation.
Question 4
The primary role of a "Relationship Manager" (RM) in Wealth Management is to:
RMs build trust and provide personalized service, orchestrating the bank's resources to solve the client's financial problems and grow their wealth.
Question 5
Which step follows "Analyzing the Client's Financial Status" in the Financial Planning Process?
The sequence is: 1. Establish relationship 2. Gather data 3. Analyze status 4. **Develop and Present Plan 5. Implement 6. Monitor.
Question 6
Which of the following is a "S.M.A.R.T" financial goal?
S.M.A.R.T stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Option C defines the amount, purpose, and timeline clearly.
Question 7
If an investor needs ?10 Lakhs after 5 years for a goal, and the expected return is 10% p.a., the calculation of the monthly investment required is based on:
To accumulate a future sum through periodic payments, we use the Sinking Fund method (derived from FV of Annuity formula). We need to find the annuity amount (PMT).
Question 8
A "Comprehensive Financial Plan" covers:
A holistic plan addresses all aspects of a client's financial life to meet short and long-term goals.
Question 9
In financial planning, "Emergency Fund" should ideally cover expenses for:
Financial planners recommend keeping 3-6 months of living expenses in liquid assets (Savings, Liquid Funds) to handle unforeseen events like job loss or medical emergency.
Question 10
Why is periodic "Portfolio Review" essential in Wealth Management?
Life events (marriage, retirement) change risk appetite. Markets change asset values. Reviews ensure the investment strategy remains relevant and effective.
Question 11
"Risk Profiling" of a client involves assessing:
A proper risk profile considers both financial ability (assets, liabilities, age) and psychological willingness to handle market volatility.
Question 12
Risk Tolerance is best defined as:
Risk Capacity is financial (objective). Risk Tolerance is emotional/psychological (subjective). A wealthy person may have high capacity but low tolerance (fear of loss).
Question 13
In personal financial planning, the "Liquidity Ratio" is calculated as:
This ratio indicates how many months a person can survive without income using their liquid cash/assets. Ideally, it should be 3-6.
Question 14
The concept of "Financial Freedom" is best described as:
Financial Freedom is the state where your assets generate enough cash flow to maintain your lifestyle, giving you the choice to work or not.