Reference no: EM133048050

1. Look into the recent cases of Trading or Market misconduct (Price Ragging in the Philippines). Briefly explain why these actions by traders or market participants occur and the consequences to the financial institution and the integrity of the financial markets in general. What actions have already been implemented to avoid such misconducts? Suggest policies that would promote fairness and preserve the integrity of the financial markets. (You may also expand this topic.)

2. How would you describe the current status of the Philippine market in terms of Treasury and Trust? Would you consider the market mature? Briefly discuss how the market has developed over the years. Suggest products, policies, or ideas that would contribute to the development of the Treasury and Trust markets in the country. (You may also expand this topic.)

3. Is wealth management really important? Discuss how market participants use wealth management tools in order to preserve assets and ensure wealth maximization and growth. Is the use of wealth management strategies to avoid paying taxes to the government justified? Suggest products, policies, or ideas that would contribute to the development of Wealth Management in the country.

4. Look into the recent data of the Philippine market in terms of FX and Local Government Bond Trading. Briefly discuss how banks are able to do market-making for these products, while making revenues in these asset classes. Look at the demand and supply of FX and Local Government Bonds in the country. How do FX and local government bonds compare to equities in the Philippine setting. Suggest products, policies, or ideas that would contribute to the development of FX and local government bond markets in the country.

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