a) Note: Students are expected to describe in details any Four points, each points carriers 5 marks for each point, total 20 marks.

b) Note: Students are required to explain any 4 types of financial instruments where each instruments carries 5 marks, total 20 marks .

Q.1 (40 Marks) a. Examine the working of financial system in Oman and the role of financial markets, financial institutions and legislations in it. In this task, you are required to apply the knowledge gained on the role, each of them supposed to play and critically evaluate their contributions to facilitate the smooth transfer of funds. (20 Marks) b. Identify and analyse the different types of financial instruments available in a financial system. You are required to explore the dual purpose of financial instruments from borrowers' short-term requirements and lenders liquidity management perspectives. (20 Marks)