Banking and Financial Institutions Quiz
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What is fractional-reserve banking?

  • A system where banks hold liquid assets equal to more than their current liabilities
  • A system where banks do not hold any liquid assets
  • A system where banks hold liquid assets equal to only a portion of their current liabilities (correct)
  • A system where banks hold liquid assets equal to all of their current liabilities
  • When did banking in its modern sense evolve?

  • Seventeenth century in France
  • Fourteenth century in Renaissance Italy (correct)
  • Fifteenth century in Spain
  • Eighteenth century in England
  • What are the Basel Accords?

  • A system of taxation for financial institutions
  • A global organization for economic development
  • An international set of capital standards for banks (correct)
  • A regulatory body for stock markets
  • Which is the oldest existing retail bank?

    <p>Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (founded in 1472)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of most banking dynasties mentioned in the text?

    <p>Played a central role in the history of banking over many centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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