Banking Concepts and Functions Quiz

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Which bank is considered the world's oldest still operating bank?

Banco di Sicilia

Banca Popolare di Milano

Monte dei Paschi di Siena (correct)

Casa delle compere e dei banchi di San Giorgio

Which function of banks involves the management of potential financial risks?

Processing information

Offering liquidity and payment services

Transforming assets

Managing risk (correct)

The Casa delle compere e dei banchi di San Giorgio is known for which significant milestone in banking?

Being the first modern bank in public form (correct)

Introducing the concept of credit scores

Being the first bank to offer savings accounts

Creating the first stock exchange

What role do financial intermediaries primarily serve?

To intermediate between providers and users of financial capital Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the major functions of banks?

Investing directly in the stock market Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a bank within the financial intermediary system?

To receive deposits and grant loans Signup and view all the answers

What does the fractional reserves banking model imply about a bank's assets and liabilities?

Loans are considered assets while deposits are liabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the implications of fractional reserve banking?

It allows banks to create loans exceeding the amount they hold in cash reserves. Signup and view all the answers

What risks are associated with the fractional reserves banking model?

The risk of bank runs due to potential cash shortages. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Goldsmith anecdote, what serves as the medium of exchange?

Gold, as socially accepted currency Signup and view all the answers

How do banks fund themselves according to the fractional reserve model?

By accepting deposits which are liabilities and issuing loans as assets Signup and view all the answers

What does qualitative asset transformation refer to in the banking sector?

Converting deposited funds into loan products for different clients Signup and view all the answers

Why is the fractional reserve banking system considered potentially unstable?

It enables banks to leverage deposits by lending more than available cash. Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of M0 after deposits have been made at three different banks?

$100 Signup and view all the answers

What total amount represents M1 after the deposits at the three banks?

$271 Signup and view all the answers

How does the fractional reserves banking model affect the money supply?

It allows banks to create money through lending practices. Signup and view all the answers

Which bank has the highest amount in loans in the given model?

Bank One Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of central banks in relation to money supply?

To control the availability and cost of money and credit. Signup and view all the answers

Which function of money allows it to transfer purchasing power from the present to the future?

Store of value Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the transition from a barter economy to the use of money?

Efficiency in transactions through a common medium Signup and view all the answers

The introduction of which form of money marked a significant shift in the evolution of value exchange around 0 AD?

Fiat money Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of banks in the evolution of modern banking?

Offering liquidity and payment services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nature of fiat money?

Its value is guaranteed by government institutions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forms of money allows for transactions without physical bank notes since 2009?

Online payments Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the evolution of money from gold coins?

The medium of exchange later shifted to values guaranteed by institutions. Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes an important feature of using credit cards in finance?

They serve as a medium of exchange without physical cash. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary service provided by goldsmiths in the context of gold storage?

Offering warehousing services for gold Signup and view all the answers

What consequence arises from the confidence in the goldsmith's ability to redeem warehouse receipts?

Warehouse receipts are broadly accepted in transactions Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the volatility of goldsmiths' inventories as the use of receipts increases?

Inventories actually become less volatile Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk associated with goldsmiths issuing extra receipts backed by gold?

The potential of a bank run Signup and view all the answers

What transformation service do goldsmiths provide through the issuance of receipt-backed loans?

Issuing liquid claims to depositors backed by illiquid loans Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily limits the number of extra receipts a goldsmith can issue?

Fear of loss of reputation Signup and view all the answers

What type of service do goldsmiths provide by allowing the lending of extra receipts to borrowers?

A liquidity transformation service Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial understanding for the owner of gold when receiving a warehouse receipt?

The owner has legal claim to retrieve their gold anytime Signup and view all the answers

What situation could lead to a bank run in relation to goldsmiths?

A significant loss of consumer trust Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about the relationship between warehouse receipts and physical gold over time?

The reliance on warehouse receipts grows while gold remains in the vault Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a central bank acting as a lender of last resort?

Facilitate extraordinary redemptions while managing risks. Signup and view all the answers

How does the introduction of a central bank with unlimited capacity introduce moral hazard?

It encourages banks to take on excessive risks knowing they will be saved. Signup and view all the answers

In the fractional reserves banking model, what constitutes the money multiplier?

1 divided by the reserve requirements set by the central bank. Signup and view all the answers

Why is deposit insurance scheme important in the banking system?

It enhances depositor confidence and stability during crises. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drawback of the fractional reserve banking model?

It can lead to bank runs if depositor confidence falters. Signup and view all the answers

What does a 10% reserve ratio imply for a bank's lending capacity?

The bank must keep 10% of total liabilities in reserves. Signup and view all the answers

What is the social convention that gives money its value in the economy?

The universal acceptance of money as a means of payment. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of the absence of prudential regulation in banking?

Heightened risks of bank failures and poor lending practices. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Banking and Finance Fundamentals

The presentation covers the evolution of value exchange, from bartering to credit cards and online payments.
Early methods of exchange included bartering (6000 BC), physical goods (2000 BC), gold and coins (600 BC), fiat money (0), and credit cards (1950).
Automated Clearing House (ACH) emerged in 1972.
ATMs were introduced in 1984.
Online payments became prevalent from 1995.

Functions of Money

Money serves as a store of value, transferring purchasing power from the present to the future.
Money acts as a unit of account, providing a standard for quoting and stating prices.
Money facilitates exchange as a medium, streamlining transactions compared to bartering.

Origins of Modern Banking

Banks play a crucial role in offering liquidity and payment services.
Banks transitioned from commodity-based mediums like gold coins to mediums guaranteed by institutions.
Casa delle compere e dei banchi di San Giorgio in Genoa (1407) is identified as the first modern public bank.
Monte dei Paschi di Siena (1472) is the world's oldest bank still operating.

Banks' Special Role in the Economy

Banks are vital for allocating capital in the economy.
Key functions of banks include offering liquidity and payment services, transforming assets, managing risk, and processing information.

Financial Intermediation

Financial intermediaries facilitate the flow of funds between providers (like households) and users (like corporations) of financial capital.
Brokerage and qualitative asset transformation are key functions of financial intermediaries.
Banks are a specialised type of intermediary, taking deposits and making loans as their core function.

Fractional Reserve Banking Model

Banks hold a fraction of deposits as reserves.
Deposits are liabilities, and loans are assets for the bank.
The possibility of withdrawals exceeding available cash creates inherent risks for the system.
The Goldsmith anecdote illustrates the concept of fractional reserve banking, and the initial social contracts allowing for the acceptability of receipts as a form of money.
Issues like risk of runs, the need for deposit protection schemes, central banks as lenders of last resort, the need for prudential regulation, are important.
There is a money multiplier effect. (e.g., a $100 deposit can lead to more than $100 in circulation within the banking system)
Central banks manage money supply and costs via reserve requirements, key policy rates, open market operations and other tools (e.g., quantitative easing).
Independent central bank operation is recommended.

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