Banking and Financial Institutions Overview
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Banking and Financial Institutions Overview

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What is the primary function of a financial institution?

  • To act as a savings account for large corporations
  • To exclusively lend money to government agencies
  • To issue currency and manage national debts
  • To connect borrowers and lenders and provide access to financial markets (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes thrift banks?

  • They offer investment banking services to large corporations.
  • They operate exclusively under government supervision.
  • They focus on mobilizing small savings and provide loans at reasonable interest rates. (correct)
  • They primarily engage in large-scale commercial transactions.

    • What is a universal bank?

  • A bank that primarily serves large multinational companies.
  • A bank that specializes in government transactions only.
  • A bank that only provides personal loans to members.
  • A bank that combines various banking services under one roof. (correct)

    • Which institution primarily serves the medium and long-term needs of agricultural and industrial enterprises?

    <p>Development Bank of the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of banking, what does 'financial management' primarily involve?

    <p>Financial planning, asset management, and fundraising decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes wholesale banking from retail banking?

    <p>Wholesale banking involves large-scale transactions with governments and corporations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes savers in the financial system?

    <p>Those who provide funds to financial institutions in exchange for interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of commercial banking institutions?

    <p>Lends exclusively to large corporations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Landbank of the Philippines?

    <p>To finance the acquisition and distribution of agricultural estates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution was created to promote socio-economic growth in Mindanao?

    <p>Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of securities brokers?

    <p>To match buyers with sellers of securities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following institutions extends life insurance coverage to government employees?

    <p>Government Service Insurance System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a responsibility of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)?

    <p>Providing life insurance coverage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates securities dealers from securities brokers?

    <p>Securities dealers buy and sell securities at stated prices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do pawnshops serve in the financial system?

    <p>They offer credit to small borrowers with collateral.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)?

    <p>To maintain price stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the three stars in the BSP logo represent?

    <p>The three pillars of central banking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the blue background of the BSP logo signify?

    <p>Stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bird is featured in the BSP logo as a symbol of strength and freedom?

    <p>The Philippine eagle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the round shape in the BSP logo?

    <p>It indicates the continuous quest for excellence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the white color in the BSP logo represent?

    <p>Purity, neutrality, and mental clarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as the total supply of money in circulation in a country’s economy?

    <p>Money supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does deposit expansion relate to in the context of banking?

    <p>Change in money supply due to bank reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following colors represents wisdom and wealth in the BSP logo?

    <p>Gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Monetary Board of Bangko Sentral?

    <p>To exercise the powers and functions of Bangko Sentral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT associated with financial stability?

    <p>Encouraging excessive market volatility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does transparency in the context of financial institutions refer to?

    <p>Timely and accurate information disclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of money ensures it can be easily divided into smaller units?

    <p>Divisibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes deregulation?

    <p>Simplification or removal of regulatory constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following security features would NOT be found on modern currency?

    <p>Magnetic strip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the limited supply characteristic of money imply?

    <p>Restrictions on money circulation to maintain value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction of a barter system compared to modern currency systems?

    <p>Based on direct exchange of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Banking and Financial Institutions

    • Banking is the business of accepting and safeguarding money from individuals and entities, and then lending it out to earn profit.
    • The financial system is a complex web of institutions including government agencies, laws and policies responsible for generating, circulating and controlling money and credits.
    • Financial institutions act as intermediaries connecting borrowers and lenders.
    • Financial management involves planning, asset management, and raising funds to enhance business value.

    Types of Financial Institutions

    • Private Banking Institutions:

      • Commercial Banks: Collect deposits from individuals and lend to businesses and individuals.
      • Thrift Banks: Mobilize small savings, encourage thrift, and provide loans at reasonable rates.
      • Universal Banks: Combine retail banking, which services the public and small and medium-sized businesses, wholesale banking, which involves large-scale borrowing and lending, and investment banking, which focuses on services for major investors and companies.

    • Government Banking Institutions:

      • Philippine National Bank (PNB): A universal bank operating under Executive Order No. 80.
      • Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP): Provides banking services to agricultural and industrial enterprises, particularly small and medium enterprises.
      • Landbank of the Philippines: Financed agricultural estates' acquisition and distribution to small landholders. It also financed the purchase of landholdings by Agricultural lessees.
      • Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines: Promotes socio-economic growth and development in Mindanao.

    • Private Non-Bank Institutions:

      • Securities brokers: Agents matching buyers with sellers of securities.
      • Securities dealers: Link buyers and sellers by buying and selling securities at stated prices.
      • Building and Loan Association: Corporations with capital stock paid in by stockholders in regular installments.
      • Lending Investors: Operate as money brokers.
      • Pawnshops: Provide credit to small borrowers who are not qualified for loans from other institutions, using personal property as collateral.

    • Government Non-Bank Financial Institutions:

      • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS): Provides life insurance coverage and benefits to government employees.
      • Social Security System (SSS): Provides benefits to workers/employees in the private sector.

    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

    • Objective: To maintain price stability conducive to balanced and sustainable economic growth and promote and preserve monetary stability and the convertibility of the national currency.
    • Responsibilities: Provide policy directions in money, banking, and credit. Supervise bank operations and regulate non-bank financial institutions with quasi-banking functions.
    • BSP Seal:
      • Features a stylized Philippine eagle, three gold stars, and the text "Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas".
      • The blue background symbolizes stability, gold represents wisdom, wealth, idealism, and quality, and white symbolizes purity, neutrality, and clarity.
      • The round shape symbolizes the BSP's pursuit of excellence and commitment to Filipino well-being.

    Contemporary Issues Affecting Financial Institutions

    • Money Supply: The total amount of money circulating in an economy.
    • Deposit Expansion: Changes in the money supply due to increases in bank reserves.
    • Monetary Board: The decision-making body of the BSP, consisting of seven members appointed by the Philippine President.
    • Monetary Policy: Actions taken by the central bank to influence the price level and liquidity in the economy.
    • Financial Stability: The ability of the financial system to facilitate economic processes, manage risks, and absorb shocks.
    • Regulator: An official body monitoring company behavior and competition in specific markets.
    • Transparency: Full, accurate, and timely disclosure of information.
    • Deregulation: Removal or simplification of government rules and regulations on market forces.

    Security Features of Philippine Currency

    • Embossed prints
    • Serial number
    • Security fibers
    • Watermark
    • See-through mark
    • Concealed value
    • Security thread
    • Optically variable device
    • Optically variable ink
    • Tactile mark

    Money

    • An object readily accepted as payment for goods or services.
    • The Barter system was the earliest form of trading, involving direct exchange of goods and/or services.

    Characteristics of Money

    • Durability: Must withstand repeated use.
    • Portability: Must be easily carried and transferred.
    • Divisibility: Can be divided into smaller units of value.
    • Uniformity: All versions of the same denomination must have equal purchasing power.
    • Limited Supply: Restricted circulation to maintain value.

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