he Maple Syrup Company has been a good client for the past five years. You have been requested by the managing Director of Maple Syrup company to submit an investment strategy (trading strategy to the company).

1.6. List at least 4 regulations that would affect a company of this nature Maple syrup in South Africa?

1.7. What would you say the core competencies of the company are? Provide reasons for your answer.

1.8. Based on the following scenarios suggest the recommendation you would make in terms of specific financial instruments to the Maple Syrup company and give reasons for your recommendations?

1.9. Develop a trading strategy for the maple syrup company based on the 3 year financial statements that you have examined for the Maple Syrup company ( what financial instruments would you recommend for this company based upon the analysis and research you have conducted above