Q3. Due to pandemic Covid-19, Mr Siva realized that he unable to depend absolutely on his business. He need to diversify his investment portfolio and he is thinking to try on either bond or equity investment. As financial adviser, explain to Mr Siva on these matters: (a) What are the differences between investing in bond and an equity market? (6 marks) This final assessment paper consists of 4 questions on 7 printed pages. 7 UBFB1023 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OPERATIONS Section B Q3. (Continued) (b) If Mr Siva is interested to invest in bond, describe the basic characteristic of bond and the bond trading process. (6 marks) (c) How diversification of investment portfolio may help Mr Siva for better financial management? Discuss. (8 marks) (d) "The Covid-19 outbreak affected all the sectors in the Malaysian stock market." Do you agree with this statement? Give your comment. (10 marks) [Total: 30 marks] Q3. Due to pandemic Covid-19, Mr Siva realized that he unable to depend absolutely on his business. He need to diversify his investment portfolio and he is thinking to try on either bond or equity investment. As financial adviser, explain to Mr Siva on these matters: (a) What are the differences between investing in bond and an equity market? (6 marks) This final assessment paper consists of 4 questions on 7 printed pages. 7 UBFB1023 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OPERATIONS Section B Q3. (Continued) (b) If Mr Siva is interested to invest in bond, describe the basic characteristic of bond and the bond trading process. (6 marks) (c) How diversification of investment portfolio may help Mr Siva for better financial management? Discuss. (8 marks) (d) "The Covid-19 outbreak affected all the sectors in the Malaysian stock market." Do you agree with this statement? Give your comment. (10 marks) [Total: 30 marks]