Banking Laws and Entities Quiz

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What is the main characteristic of a bank according to the given text?

  • Engaging in the borrowing of funds through deposits
  • Lending money obtained from deposits (correct)
  • Issuing debt instruments for relending
  • Lending money obtained from its own pocket

How does a quasi-bank differ from a bank based on the text?

  • Banks issue debt instruments for purchasing receivables
  • Quasi-banks lend money obtained from deposits
  • Banks endorse debt instruments for relending
  • Quasi-banks engage in the relending of deposit substitutes (correct)

What is the definition of deposit substitutes according to the given text?

  • Forms of obtaining funds through direct deposits
  • Borrowing from 20 or more lenders at any one time
  • Issuing debt instruments for the borrower's own account (correct)
  • Lending money obtained from deposits

What does the phrase 'obtaining funds from the public' mean according to the text?

<p>Borrowing from 20 or more lenders at any one time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of entities engage in the issuance, endorsement, or acceptance of deposit substitutes?

<p>Quasi-banks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of quasi-banks issuing debt instruments according to the given text?

<p>For purchasing receivables and other obligations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the act or process of guaranteeing the distribution and sale of securities of any kind issued by another corporation?

<p>Underwriting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bank has the authority to exercise the powers of an investment house as provided in existing laws?

<p>Universal banks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thrift bank as governed by Republic Act No. 7906?

<p>Providing credit facilities to farmers and merchants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is authorized by the Bangko Sentral to perform universal or commercial banking functions and also has the authority to engage in quasi-banking functions?

<p>Universal or commercial banking entities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'securities' refer to in the context of investment companies and underwriting?

<p>Ownership interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bank is established for the purpose of providing adequate credit facilities to farmers and merchants?

<p>Savings/mortgage banks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the general powers incident to commercial banks?

<p>Accepting drafts and issuing letters of credit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of persons from whom funds are obtained for an entity to be considered a bank or quasi-bank?

<p>20 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Act governs rural banks?

<p>Rural Banks Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bank has the authority to invest in non-allied enterprises as provided in this Act?

<p>Universal banks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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