US Question 2 Define universal banking and provide examples of banking system that follow this type of banking system. How universal banking is different from investment banking? (A1, A2, C1) Question 3 What are the major influences of the development of the Chinese banking system? Critically evaluate. (A2, C1, C2) Question 4 What were the causes of global financial crisis in 2008? Critically evaluate the role of investment banks in this regard. (A1, A2 and A3) Question 5 What is Basel III and how it impacted the operations of international banks? Give two examples. (A2, C1, D1) Question 6 Why do you suppose that CITI Bank has been able to establish itself in so many countries around the world? (C1, C2, D3) Question 7 Write a short note on Saudi Aramco IPO? It must cover the reasons behind it and how it could not successful? (C2, C3, D4) Question 8 Write a short note on Whatsapp acquisition by Facebook? What was the rationale behind this deal? (A2, C1, C2) Question 9 What are the special challenges of international credit analysis as opposed to domestic credit analysis? How can a bank meet these challenges? (A1, C1, C2) Question 10 What is underwriting? Describe the underwriting process? Who assumes the risk? How is it different from private placement? (A1, C1, D1) 2