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CISI ICWIM Exam
International Certificate in Wealth and Investment Management (Page 3 )

Updated On: 7-Feb-2026
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PDF with 100 Questions

A manufacturing company has increased its level of output to the point where marginal costs start to exceed average total costs.
What does this indicate?

  1. Fixed costs are likely to fall
  2. The market has become saturated
  3. Variable costs are now negligible
  4. Productive capacity is constrained

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

When marginal costs exceed average total costs, it signals diminishing returns to scale and indicates that the firm is operating beyond its optimal capacity. This suggests that productive capacity is constrained, and producing additional units is becoming increasingly costly.



An economy with two consecutive quarters of negative growth is considered to be in what phase of an economic cycle?

  1. Recession
  2. Slump
  3. Depression
  4. Inflationary

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

An economy is officially considered to be in a recession when it experiences two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. This is a standard definition used by economists and policymakers to identify the contraction phase of the economic cycle.



Offshore foundations are often used as a suitable alternative to which similar type of arrangement?

  1. Limited liability partnerships
  2. Credit unions
  3. Trusts
  4. SICAVs

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Offshore foundations are often used as alternatives to trusts, particularly in civil law jurisdictions where the concept of a trust may not be legally recognized. Like trusts, offshore foundations can be used for asset protection, estate planning, and wealth management, but they have a different legal structure and are typically governed by a charter and regulations.



What is the main source of funding for private equity firms?

  1. Institutional investment
  2. Management buyouts
  3. Initial public offerings
  4. Placings

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The main source of funding for private equity firms is institutional investment, which includes capital from pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, and sovereign wealth funds. These institutions provide the substantial and long-term capital required for private equity investments.



Why would an investment manager conduct forward looking security attribution?

  1. In order to calculate future profits
  2. To establish where future risks lie
  3. To quantify next year's annual charge
  4. In order to establish by how much they need to outperform the benchmark

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Forward-looking security attribution helps an investment manager identify where future risks lie by analyzing potential sources of return and risk in the portfolio. This proactive assessment supports strategic allocation and risk management decisions aimed at improving future performance.






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