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Which of the following BEST describes the role of financial intermediation in an economy?
Which of the following BEST describes the role of financial intermediation in an economy?
- It exclusively focuses on the operations of stock exchanges and capital markets.
- It facilitates the flow of funds between savers and borrowers through financial institutions. (correct)
- It primarily regulates the activities of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
- It directly connects savers and borrowers without the need for financial institutions.
What is the PRIMARY function of the money market?
What is the PRIMARY function of the money market?
- To provide a platform for trading in government bonds.
- To enable short-term borrowing and lending of funds. (correct)
- To facilitate long-term investments in equity shares.
- To regulate the operations of commercial banks.
SEBI's (Securities and Exchange Board of India) role in the Indian financial market primarily involves:
SEBI's (Securities and Exchange Board of India) role in the Indian financial market primarily involves:
- Promoting rural credit and agricultural finance.
- Regulating and supervising the capital markets. (correct)
- Managing the fiscal deficit of the central government.
- Controlling the monetary policy and interest rates.
How do mutual funds contribute to capital market development?
How do mutual funds contribute to capital market development?
Which of the following BEST describes the function of underwriting in merchant banking?
Which of the following BEST describes the function of underwriting in merchant banking?
What role do stock exchanges play in the security trading process?
What role do stock exchanges play in the security trading process?
How does the concept of reinsurance benefit insurance companies?
How does the concept of reinsurance benefit insurance companies?
What is the significance of the 'flow of funds matrix' in the context of a financial system?
What is the significance of the 'flow of funds matrix' in the context of a financial system?
What is the role of Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) in India?
What is the role of Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) in India?
How does screen-based computerized trading enhance the efficiency of stock exchanges?
How does screen-based computerized trading enhance the efficiency of stock exchanges?
Flashcards
Financial Architecture
Financial Architecture
The structure of financial institutions and markets within an economy, including key participants.
Fabrication of Indian Financial Markets
Fabrication of Indian Financial Markets
The creation and functions of financial markets in India.
Money Movement
Money Movement
Movement of money with and without intermediaries.
Financial System
Financial System
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Financial Intermediation
Financial Intermediation
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Money Market
Money Market
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Capital Markets
Capital Markets
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Commercial Banking
Commercial Banking
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Development Financial Institutions (DFIs)
Development Financial Institutions (DFIs)
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Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)
Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)
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Study Notes
- This syllabus introduces students to financial institutions and financial markets.
- The course enables students to make rational decisions in financial environments.
- Students will enrich concepts and working knowledge of financial services and institutions.
- Students will gain knowledge and skills for employment in the financial service industry.
- Students will understand the financial architecture of an economy.
- Students will understand the fabrication of Indian financial markets.
- Students will understand the process of money movement in intermediated and disintermediated environments.
- Students will understand the functions of different financial market players including regulators like RBI and SEBI.
- Course Type: MDC-2
- Semester: 2
- Course Code: BMDCCOM02T
- Course Title: Financial Institutions and Markets
- (L-P-Tu): 3-0-0
- Credit: 3
- Practical/Theory: Theory
Unit 1: Introduction (Lectures:10)
- Includes the financial system and its components.
- Includes financial markets and institutions.
- Includes financial intermediation.
- Includes flow of funds matrix.
- Includes the financial system and economic development.
- Includes an overview of the Indian financial system.
Unit 2: Financial Markets (Lectures:10)
- Includes the money market - functions, organization, and instruments.
- Includes the role of the central bank in the money market.
- Includes an overview of the Indian money market.
- Includes capital markets - functions, organisation, and instruments.
- Includes the Indian debt market.
- Includes the Indian equity market - primary and secondary segments.
- Includes the role of stock exchanges in India.
Unit 3: Financial Institutions (Lectures:15)
- Includes commercial banking - introduction, its role in project finance and working capital finance.
- Includes Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) - an overview and role in the Indian economy.
- Includes Mutual Funds - Introduction and their role in capital market development.
- Includes Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).
- Includes Stock Exchanges: Role of Stock Exchanges in Security Trading.
- Includes the Role of Brokers and Sub-Brokers in Security Trading.
- Includes Major Stock Exchanges in India (BSE, NSE).
- Includes the Concept of Stock Market Indices including sectoral indices.
- Includes Listing of Securities on a Stock Exchange.
- Includes Clearing and Settlement.
- Includes Present Screen-Based Computerized Trading.
- Includes Scrip-less Trading.
Unit 4: Financial Services (Lectures: 10)
- Includes an overview of the financial services industry.
- Includes merchant banking - pre and post-issue management, underwriting.
- Includes a regulatory framework relating to merchant banking in India.
- Includes Insurance: Concept, Functions, Characteristics of Insurance.
- Includes the History of Insurance in India.
- Includes Life Insurers and Non-life Insurers registered in India.
- Includes the Concept of Reinsurance.
- Includes the Scheme of Insurance Ombudsman.
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