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Why did Goldman Sachs stop trading Gold?
Why did Goldman Sachs stop trading Gold?
- It was too risky to trade Gold
- Competitors were not interested in Gold trading
- Regulations prohibited trading Gold
- Gold was not manageable for them (correct)
What change in the industry drove most of the changes in Investment Banking?
What change in the industry drove most of the changes in Investment Banking?
- Competition from other banks
- Changes in regulations (correct)
- Market trends
- Technological advancements
What characteristic differentiated private equity firms before 2007?
What characteristic differentiated private equity firms before 2007?
- They were part of the banks
- They were not considered by investors
- They were heavily regulated
- They were valued differently (correct)
Which Investment Bank had restrictions on acting as advisors?
Which Investment Bank had restrictions on acting as advisors?
What drove the evolution of Investment Banking according to the text?
What drove the evolution of Investment Banking according to the text?
What type of banks are JP Morgan and Citigroup described as in the text?
What type of banks are JP Morgan and Citigroup described as in the text?
What is the historical definition of Investment Banking?
What is the historical definition of Investment Banking?
In the world of Capital Markets, the relationship in Investment Banking is typically described as:
In the world of Capital Markets, the relationship in Investment Banking is typically described as:
Which of the following services is NOT typically offered by Investment Banks?
Which of the following services is NOT typically offered by Investment Banks?
What are some characteristics important for an investment banker?
What are some characteristics important for an investment banker?
How did the text describe the origin of Investment Banking?
How did the text describe the origin of Investment Banking?
Which term is NOT correctly paired with its corresponding type of financial instrument in the text?
Which term is NOT correctly paired with its corresponding type of financial instrument in the text?
What was the main reason behind some companies in the 1960s transitioning to become advisors in the field of Investment Banking?
What was the main reason behind some companies in the 1960s transitioning to become advisors in the field of Investment Banking?
Which segment is NOT typically included in the modern definition of Investment Banking?
Which segment is NOT typically included in the modern definition of Investment Banking?
What was a key factor that facilitated the transition of Investment Banking from a strict definition to a broader one?
What was a key factor that facilitated the transition of Investment Banking from a strict definition to a broader one?
Which service offered by Investment Banks involves providing guidance at every stage of a company's life?
Which service offered by Investment Banks involves providing guidance at every stage of a company's life?
During which period did the focus of Investment Banking shift towards Risk Management activities?
During which period did the focus of Investment Banking shift towards Risk Management activities?
What aspect differentiated companies that transitioned to advisory roles in Investment Banking during the 1960s from others?
What aspect differentiated companies that transitioned to advisory roles in Investment Banking during the 1960s from others?
