Bank Ratings Importance
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What is the specific provision for Doubtful Credit Facilities according to the text?

  • 20% of the outstanding balance
  • 10% of the outstanding balance
  • 50% of the outstanding balance (correct)
  • 100% of the outstanding balance
  • What is one of the key reasons for using bank ratings?

  • To increase the bank's liquidity
  • To help investors understand the risk profile of the bank (correct)
  • To limit regulatory oversight
  • To decrease exposure to market risks
  • How do provisions impact a bank's asset value according to the text?

  • Have no impact on the asset value
  • Increase the asset value
  • Make the asset value volatile
  • Reduce the asset value (correct)
  • How do ratings help depositors, correspondent banks, and fund managers?

    <p>By providing information for pricing and management ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of credit facilities requires a provision of 100% of the outstanding balance?

    <p>Lost Credit Facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential consequence of a bank having a good rating?

    <p>Improvement in the bank's overall financial standing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do provisions impact a bank's profitability according to the text?

    <p>Reduce profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of ratings mentioned in the text?

    <p>Focusing solely on local [Naira] obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general provision as a percentage of net assets according to the text?

    <p>2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do ratings play in the eligibility for listing on some exchanges?

    <p>They sometimes depend on the rating of the concerned bank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor in determining the health of a bank?

    <p>Asset quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of having a substantial portion of a bank's assets performing well?

    <p>It implies good asset quality and performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the evaluation of asset quality include, according to the text?

    <p>Quality of loan documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is having a high Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) beneficial for a bank?

    <p>It demonstrates sound capital base relative to risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key aspect that affects Management Quality in a bank?

    <p>Experience and integrity of management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used as a measure to assess the adequacy of a bank's capital?

    <p>Comparison with Risk Weighted Assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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