Banking Business Module 1

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What is one of the primary services provided by retail banking?

  • Investment advisory services
  • Accepting large corporate deposits
  • Providing services to individual customers (correct)
  • Facilitating international trade transactions

Which banking service is focused on high-net-worth individuals?

  • Investment Banking
  • Transaction Banking
  • Private Banking (correct)
  • Corporate Banking

What type of income is earned from fees and commissions?

  • Non-Interest Income (correct)
  • Interest Income
  • Investment Income
  • Depository Income

Which form of early money involved using goods and services directly?

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Which is NOT a service typically provided by investment banking?

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What major change in currency occurred around 700 BCE?

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What is a key aspect of risk management services in banking?

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During which period did coins from gold and silver become widely accepted?

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What is the primary focus of development banks?

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Which type of financial institution primarily serves small businesses?

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What is a significant challenge that affects the efficiency of Nigerian financial markets?

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Which financial market structure is concerned with the trading of long-term instruments?

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What role does the Central Bank of Nigeria play in the financial system?

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What is one effect of macroeconomic instability on financial markets?

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Which of the following markets facilitates the buying and selling of securities outside the formal exchange?

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Which factor contributes to a lack of financial inclusion in Nigeria?

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What was the primary function of goldsmith banking in the 1600 CE?

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What significant change occurred with fiat currency in the 1800 CE?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of fractional reserve banking?

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What role do financial markets play in risk management?

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Which technological advancement primarily emerged in the 1970s CE?

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What is a key feature of decentralized finance (DeFi) that started in the 2020s CE?

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What role do commercial banks primarily serve?

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How do financial markets assist in the allocation of resources?

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What is the primary role of pension funds?

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Which institution is responsible for regulating the insurance industry in Nigeria?

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What is a significant challenge faced by the Nigerian financial markets?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

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Which body focuses on long-term development financing in Nigeria?

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What does the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) primarily do?

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Which of the following is a regulatory body that oversees banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria?

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Which of the following contributes to the lack of financial inclusion in Nigeria?

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Which institution is primarily responsible for regulating the capital market?

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What does the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) ensure for banks?

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What is a primary challenge faced by regulatory bodies in Nigeria?

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Which regulation is focused on preventing money laundering and terrorism financing?

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Which initiative aims to strengthen financial regulation and supervision?

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Which regulatory framework ensures financial institutions verify customer identities?

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What is a goal of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy?

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Which of the following regulations is designed to ensure banks maintain sufficient liquidity?

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Flashcards

Deposit Mobilization

Accepting deposits and providing accounts (checking and savings) in banks.

Lending

Providing loans, credit cards, and other credit options in banks.

Banking Services

Financial services offered to individuals, businesses, and governments, including deposit mobilization, lending, payment services, investment services, and risk management.

Investment Banking

Advising corporations, underwriting securities, and engaging in trading activities.

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Early Forms of Money

The way money evolved in the past from bartering to commodity-based currencies and coins .

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Commodity-based currencies

Using valuable items like cattle, grains, or precious metals as money.

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Gold and Silver Standards

Using gold and silver coins as a widely accepted currency.

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Bank Revenue Streams

Sources of income for banks, including interest on loans, fees, and investment income.

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Merchant Banking

Financial services like lending and currency exchange provided by merchants and traders during the 1200s CE.

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Paper Money

Currency introduced in China around 1000 CE, replacing precious metals and eventually adopted in Europe.

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Goldsmith Banking

A system where goldsmiths stored gold for customers, issuing receipts later used as a form of currency. Led to the development of modern banking.

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Fiat Currency

Paper money declared legal tender by governments, not backed by gold or silver. Introduced around 1800 CE.

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Central Banking

A system where a central bank regulates the money supply and interest rates to manage the economy. Emerged around 1800 CE.

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Fractional Reserve Banking

Banks keep only a fraction of deposits in reserve, lending out the rest to earn interest. Started around 1800 CE.

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Electronic Money

Digital payment systems and credit cards emerged in the 1970s CE, replacing physical cash.

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Digital Currencies

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin emerged in 2009 CE, utilizing blockchain technology for secure and decentralized transactions.

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Types of Financial Institutions in Nigeria

The various types of financial institutions operating in Nigeria include: commercial banks, development banks, microfinance banks, insurance companies, pension funds, and the stock exchange. Each plays a specific role in the Nigerian financial system.

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Commercial Banks

These are the most common financial institutions, offering basic banking services like deposit accounts, loans, and payment processing.

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Development Banks

They focus on long-term financing to support infrastructure projects and economic development.

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Microfinance Banks

Specialized institutions providing financial services to small businesses and individuals who may not have access to traditional banks.

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Insurance Companies

They provide risk management services, offering insurance products to protect against potential financial losses.

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Pension Funds

These institutions manage retirement savings, providing income to individuals after they retire.

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Stock Exchange

A platform for buying and selling securities like stocks and bonds, enabling companies to raise capital and investors to invest.

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Challenges Facing the Nigerian Financial Market

The Nigerian financial market faces several challenges: infrastructure limitations, regulatory gaps, limited financial inclusion, macroeconomic instability, and corruption.

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What is the role of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)?

The CBN is responsible for overseeing and regulating banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria. It ensures their stability and promotes a healthy financial system.

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What does the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) do?

The SEC regulates all aspects of the capital market in Nigeria, including stocks, bonds, and other securities. It protects investors, ensuring fair practices.

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What are Development Banks?

These banks focus on long-term financing for development projects, like infrastructure upgrades, to stimulate economic growth.

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What is the role of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC)?

The NDIC insures bank deposits, protecting customers in case a bank fails. It helps maintain confidence in the banking system.

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What is the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)?

NAICOM regulates the insurance industry in Nigeria. It ensures that insurance providers are financially sound and operate fairly.

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What is the National Pension Commission (PenCom) responsible for?

PenCom regulates pension funds and their administrators in Nigeria. It ensures that people's retirement savings are managed responsibly.

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What is financial inclusion?

Financial inclusion means providing access to financial services like bank accounts, loans, and insurance to everyone in a country, not just the wealthy.

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How does corruption affect financial markets?

Corruption undermines the integrity of financial markets. It creates an uneven playing field and discourages investment, harming overall growth.

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Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

The main financial institution that oversees Nigerian banks, financial institutions, and the payment system. It regulates and influences monetary policy, ensuring a stable and healthy financial system.

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The regulatory body responsible for the capital market, ensuring fairness, transparency, and investor protection in trading stocks, bonds, and other securities.

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National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)

The body that regulates the insurance industry, overseeing companies offering insurance products to individuals and businesses, ensuring they operate fairly and financially sound.

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National Pension Commission (PenCom)

The regulatory body responsible for the pension system, ensuring the safe management of pension funds and the rights of retirees are protected.

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Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC)

The institution that guarantees the safety of bank deposits up to a certain limit. It also helps protect depositors from bank failures.

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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)

A set of regulations designed to prevent illicit activities like money laundering and funding terrorism through financial transactions.

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Know-Your-Customer (KYC)

A procedure where financial institutions verify the identities of their customers to prevent fraud, money laundering, and other illegal activities.

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Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)

A percentage of a bank's deposits that they are required to hold as reserves with the CBN, reducing their lending capacity and controlling the money supply.

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Study Notes

Module 1: The Business of Banking

  • Banking involves providing financial services to individuals, businesses, and governments
  • Key Activities:
    • Deposit Mobilization: Accepting deposits, providing checking and savings accounts
    • Lending: Providing loans, credit cards, other credit facilities
    • Payment Services: Facilitating transactions (wire transfers, bill payments)
    • Investment Services: Offering investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds)
    • Risk Management: Providing guarantees, insurance, hedging, other risk management products
    • Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to laws, regulations, industry standards

Strategic Business Units

  • Retail Banking: Services to individual customers
  • Corporate Banking: Services to businesses and corporations
  • Investment Banking: Advisory services, underwriting, and trading
  • Transaction Banking: Cash management, trade finance, and supply chain finance
  • Private Banking: Wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals

Banking Revenue Streams

  • Interest Income: Interest earned on loans and investments
  • Non-Interest Income: Fees, commissions, account maintenance, and trading revenue
  • Investment Income: Income from securities, investments, and insurance

Development of the Money System

  • Historical Overview:
    • Early Forms: Bartering, commodity-based currencies (cattle, grains, precious metals), shell money, coins
    • Medieval and Early Modern: Gold and silver standards, paper money, merchant banking, goldsmith banking
    • Modern: Fiat currency, central banking, fractional reserve banking, electronic money
    • Contemporary: Digital currencies, mobile payments, contactless payments, decentralized finance

Role of Financial Markets and Institutions

  • Mobilization of Savings: Financial markets mobilize savings and channel them to investments
  • Allocation of Resources: Markets allocate resources efficiently across productive sectors
  • Risk Management: Markets provide instruments to manage risk, such as insurance and derivative products
  • Price Discovery: Markets determine prices for securities, reflecting economic fundamentals
  • Liquidity Provision: Markets provide liquidity to facilitate trade in securities
  • Financial Advisory Services: Institutions offer advisory services guiding investment decisions

Types of Financial Institutions in Nigeria

  • Commercial Banks: Basic banking services, accepting deposits, making loans
  • Development Banks: Long-term development financing, supporting infrastructure projects
  • Microfinance Banks: Financial services to small businesses and individuals
  • Insurance Companies: Risk management services, insurance products
  • Pension Funds: Manage retirement savings, providing income in old age
  • Stock Exchange: Platform for buying and selling securities

Challenges Facing Nigerian Financial Markets and Institutions

  • Infrastructure Deficits: Limited infrastructure hinders market efficiency
  • Regulatory Challenges: Inadequate regulation and supervision pose risks
  • Lack of Financial Inclusion: Many Nigerians remain unbanked or underbanked
  • Macroeconomic Instability: Economic instability affects market performance
  • Corruption: Corruption undermines market integrity

Market Structures and Financial Institutions in Nigeria

  • Money Market: Short-term financial instruments like treasury bills, commercial paper, deposits
  • Capital Market: Long-term instruments like stocks, bonds, shares
  • Foreign Exchange Market: Facilitates currency exchange and international trade
  • Over-the-Counter (OTC) Market: Market for trading securities outside the Nigerian Stock Exchange

Financial Institutions in Nigeria

  • Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN): Monetary policy and regulation
  • Commercial Banks: Basic banking services
  • Merchant Banks: Specialize in corporate finance, investment banking, and advisory services.
  • Development Banks: Long-term development financing, infrastructure projects
  • Microfinance Banks: Small businesses and individuals
  • Insurance Companies: Risk management services
  • Pension Funds: Manage retirement savings
  • Stock Exchange: Buying and selling securities
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Regulates the capital market

Other Financial Institutions

  • Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC): Insures bank deposits and regulates deposit insurance
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Regulates the capital market

Financial Market Regulators

  • Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN): Regulates banks and financial institutions
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Regulates the capital market
  • National Insurance Commission (NAICOM): Regulates insurance industry
  • National Pension Commission (PenCom): Regulates pension funds and administrators

Challenges Facing Nigerian Financial Markets

  • Inadequate Regulatory Frameworks: Gaps in frameworks hinder effective oversight
  • Limited Resources: Regulatory bodies face resource constraints
  • Corruption: Undermines regulatory effectiveness
  • Enforcement Challenges: Difficulty enforcing regulations
  • Lack of Transparency: Limited transparency in regulatory decisions

Reforms and Initiatives

  • Financial System Strategy (FSS) 2020: Strengthens financial regulation and supervision
  • National Financial Inclusion Strategy: Increases financial inclusion
  • Payment System Vision 2020: Enhances payment systems and infrastructure
  • SEC's 10-Year Capital Market Master Plan: Develops the capital market
  • CBN's Banking Sector Reform: Strengthens banking regulation

Regulatory Frameworks

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT): Prevents money laundering and terrorism financing
  • Know-Your-Customer (KYC): Requires financial institutions to verify customer identities
  • Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR): Banks maintain sufficient capital
  • Liquidity Ratio: Banks maintain sufficient liquidity
  • Corporate Governance Code: Regulates corporate governance practices

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