after gathering information about a clients risk tolerance and having knowledge of the client’s financial situation and personal characteristics, what is the ethical obligation of the financial advisor relative to steering the client to a particular portfolio? How does the financial advisor  deal ethically with the propensity of clients to gamble in the markets ?

to advice a relative or a close friend in terms of investment, what is the best suggest to invest in a low risk outlet such as the money market or to a high risk outlet such as equity?

Which are the three core areas for which a financial manager is expected to devise a financial policy? Explain them with examples. How risk can be managed in those areas?

How would you describe the two most important questions that financial managers must address before making an investment decision?

To what extent would market timing be an effective strategy for a financial manager regarding high-income investors? Retirees? Please explain and ensure to add references and citations.

What influences finance professionals' strategic decisions, academic pursuits, professional development, and personal interests?

We have probably all heard about the Bernard Madoff Scandal. As investors we need to have adequate financial literacy to avoid these types of events. What steps can you take to help ensure your financial advisor is creating a portfolio that benefits you and your investment objectives? What types of questions should you be asking? What can you do to help ensure your returns are where they should be? (How would you check to verify that your returns are realistic and acceptable?)

are there methodologies by which the investor can bring to bear against adverse investment decision - making due to the influence of personality in investor ‘s risk tolerance

Distinguish between the activities of retail and investment banks and discuss howthis has an impact on their approaches to risk management.

Underwriting   (a).              What does underwriting mean? (b).              Differentiate between “underwriting” and “best efforts”.  Who bears the risk in each instance? (c).               What is the role of the following in underwriting: Investment banker, the syndicate and preliminary and final prospectus