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What is primarily responsible for maintaining the separation of information among various business units within a bank?
What is primarily responsible for maintaining the separation of information among various business units within a bank?
What is the primary source of income for banks?
What is the primary source of income for banks?
Which type of bank focuses on corporate and institutional finance and investment banking in Canada?
Which type of bank focuses on corporate and institutional finance and investment banking in Canada?
Which banks can operate as federally-regulated foreign bank subsidiaries in Canada?
Which banks can operate as federally-regulated foreign bank subsidiaries in Canada?
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What is one characteristic of Schedule II banks in Canada?
What is one characteristic of Schedule II banks in Canada?
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How do banks cover their operating costs?
How do banks cover their operating costs?
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What role do Schedule III banks play in the Canadian banking landscape?
What role do Schedule III banks play in the Canadian banking landscape?
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What facilitates Canadian banks to conduct operations abroad?
What facilitates Canadian banks to conduct operations abroad?
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In the context of banking, what does the term 'spread' refer to?
In the context of banking, what does the term 'spread' refer to?
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What is a primary function of financial intermediaries?
What is a primary function of financial intermediaries?
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Which of the following is NOT typically included in the services offered by loan companies?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the services offered by loan companies?
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How do robo-advisors differ from traditional brokerage services?
How do robo-advisors differ from traditional brokerage services?
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Which of the following correctly describes a characteristic of pension plans?
Which of the following correctly describes a characteristic of pension plans?
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What distinguishes primary markets from secondary markets?
What distinguishes primary markets from secondary markets?
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What advantage does Bitcoin have as a form of investment?
What advantage does Bitcoin have as a form of investment?
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Which type of investment vehicle does NOT include Bitcoin-related instruments?
Which type of investment vehicle does NOT include Bitcoin-related instruments?
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Which characteristic does NOT apply to electronic trading systems?
Which characteristic does NOT apply to electronic trading systems?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Canada’s Big Six Banks?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Canada’s Big Six Banks?
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Which investment strategy is associated with the term 'modern portfolio theory'?
Which investment strategy is associated with the term 'modern portfolio theory'?
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Which statement about investment funds is accurate?
Which statement about investment funds is accurate?
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What is the maximum control percentage a single shareholder can have in a large Schedule I bank?
What is the maximum control percentage a single shareholder can have in a large Schedule I bank?
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Which type of bank can be fully owned by one individual or organization?
Which type of bank can be fully owned by one individual or organization?
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What services are typically provided by banks in Canada?
What services are typically provided by banks in Canada?
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What is the role of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) regarding savings deposits?
What is the role of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) regarding savings deposits?
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In what way can banks participate in diverse sectors of the financial services industry?
In what way can banks participate in diverse sectors of the financial services industry?
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Which of the following banks is not considered one of Canada’s Big Six Banks?
Which of the following banks is not considered one of Canada’s Big Six Banks?
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How do the rules governing shareholder voting shares differ between large and medium-sized banks?
How do the rules governing shareholder voting shares differ between large and medium-sized banks?
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Which of the following statements about subsidiary services provided by banks is correct?
Which of the following statements about subsidiary services provided by banks is correct?
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Which of the following best defines representational capital?
Which of the following best defines representational capital?
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What is the primary focus of the course regarding investment?
What is the primary focus of the course regarding investment?
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Which characteristic of capital allows it to select favorable investment locations?
Which characteristic of capital allows it to select favorable investment locations?
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In evaluating country risk, which of the following factors is NOT considered?
In evaluating country risk, which of the following factors is NOT considered?
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What is implied by the term 'favorable conditions' for capital to flow?
What is implied by the term 'favorable conditions' for capital to flow?
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What is a primary requirement for an Alternative Trading System (ATS) to operate in Canada?
What is a primary requirement for an Alternative Trading System (ATS) to operate in Canada?
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Which scenario exemplifies indirect investment?
Which scenario exemplifies indirect investment?
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Which statement accurately describes the function of ATSs compared to traditional stock exchanges?
Which statement accurately describes the function of ATSs compared to traditional stock exchanges?
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What is a key advantage of using an investment advisor for indirect investments?
What is a key advantage of using an investment advisor for indirect investments?
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Which of the following statements about fixed-income electronic trading systems in Canada is false?
Which of the following statements about fixed-income electronic trading systems in Canada is false?
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Which of the following investment types directly affects capital growth?
Which of the following investment types directly affects capital growth?
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How do alternative trading systems benefit participants in the Canadian financial markets?
How do alternative trading systems benefit participants in the Canadian financial markets?
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Why is capital considered sensitive to its environment?
Why is capital considered sensitive to its environment?
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What distinguishes the regulatory framework for traditional exchanges from that of ATSs?
What distinguishes the regulatory framework for traditional exchanges from that of ATSs?
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Which example represents direct investment?
Which example represents direct investment?
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Which of the following best describes the service provided by CBID?
Which of the following best describes the service provided by CBID?
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Study Notes
Schedule I Banks in Canada
- More than 30 domestic Schedule I banks operate in Canada.
- Six major Canadian banks, known as Canada's Big Six, dominate the market with significant asset sizes.
- Big Six Banks: Bank of Montreal (BMO), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), National Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Scotiabank, and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank Group).
- Banks have extensive retail branch and ATM networks, centralizing Canadian savings.
Regulations and Shareholding
- Voting shares of large Schedule I banks must be widely held, with a maximum of 20% control by any single shareholder or group.
- Medium-sized banks (shareholder equity between $2 billion and $12 billion) allow up to 65% ownership by one shareholder, with the remaining 35% publicly traded.
- Small banks (shareholder equity less than $2 billion) can be fully owned by one individual or organization.
Banking Services and Operations
- Canadian banks provide consumer and commercial products, including mortgages, loans, accounts, and investments.
- Savings deposits are covered by deposit insurance from the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC).
- Banks offer financial planning and wealth management services, both directly and through subsidiaries.
- Firewalls restrict information sharing between different services within the same banking group.
Income Generation
- One major income source for banks derives from lending at higher interest rates than those paid on deposits.
- The interest rate spread covers operational costs and generates profit for the banks.
Schedule II and Schedule III Banks
- Schedule II banks are federally-regulated foreign bank subsidiaries operating in Canada, eligible for CDIC deposit insurance.
- Examples of Schedule II banks: AMEX Bank of Canada, Citibank Canada, UBS Bank (Canada).
- Schedule III banks are foreign bank branches permitted under the Bank Act, focusing primarily on corporate finance and investment banking.
- Examples of Schedule III banks: Barclays Bank, Comerica Bank.
Financial Intermediaries
- Financial intermediaries offer various overlapping services including deposit-taking, lending, and investment management.
- Investment funds can sell shares as closed-end or open-end funds, investing in varied securities portfolios.
- Loan companies provide direct cash loans with repayment plans.
- Pension plans serve as institutionalized savings for employees across various organizations.
Emerging Trends
- Robo-advisors provide automated, goal-based online investment management and algorithm-based portfolio creation.
- Bitcoin is slowly integrating into traditional finance as a medium of exchange and a store of value, with various investment vehicles available.
Capital Market Overview
- Capital represents economic value, encompassing both real (tangible assets) and representational (money, stocks, and bonds) wealth.
- Direct investment involves purchasing physical assets, while indirect investment focuses on buying securities that fund productive purposes.
- Three capital characteristics: mobility, environmental sensitivity, and scarcity.
- Capital flow guided by country risk evaluation, assessing political and economic stability.
Electronic Trading Systems
- Alternative trading systems (ATS) operate alongside traditional markets, facilitating automated trade matching and execution.
- ATSs require registration as investment dealers and membership in the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO).
- Fixed-income trading in Canada occurs primarily through dealer markets, with platforms like CanDeal and CBID serving institutional and retail needs.
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Discover the essential facts about Canada's banking system, focusing on the Big Six banks that dominate the market. This quiz will explore their asset sizes and highlights of different domestic Schedule I banks in Canada. Test your knowledge about Canadian banking institutions!
