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What is the primary role of financial intermediaries in relation to borrower claims?
What is the primary role of financial intermediaries in relation to borrower claims?
- To transform risky long-term loans into risky short-term loans
- To provide only short-term loans to all borrowers
- To eliminate all risks associated with lending
- To transform unacceptable claims on borrowers into acceptable claims for lenders (correct)
Which type of risk do banks assume when they turn short-term deposits into long-term loans?
Which type of risk do banks assume when they turn short-term deposits into long-term loans?
- Market risk
- Interest rate risk
- Liquidity risk (correct)
- Operational risk
What kind of payments can be used to clear and settle transactions in the financial system?
What kind of payments can be used to clear and settle transactions in the financial system?
- Only credit and debit card payments
- Bank notes, cheques, and electronic funds transfers (correct)
- Only cash payments
- Only electronic funds transfers
What kind of deposits do banks typically accept from lenders?
What kind of deposits do banks typically accept from lenders?
What is the relationship between lenders and banks regarding credit risk?
What is the relationship between lenders and banks regarding credit risk?
What do market makers profit from in the financial markets?
What do market makers profit from in the financial markets?
What is the primary role of hedgers in financial markets?
What is the primary role of hedgers in financial markets?
How do speculators operate in financial markets?
How do speculators operate in financial markets?
What distinguishes arbitrageurs from other market participants?
What distinguishes arbitrageurs from other market participants?
Which of the following is NOT a type of financial market mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of financial market mentioned?
In which market are transactions executed for immediate delivery?
In which market are transactions executed for immediate delivery?
What distinguishes the commodities market from financial markets?
What distinguishes the commodities market from financial markets?
What types of instruments are traded in the money market?
What types of instruments are traded in the money market?
Which sectors are typically classified as net users of funds?
Which sectors are typically classified as net users of funds?
What type of financial intermediaries move funds between lenders and borrowers?
What type of financial intermediaries move funds between lenders and borrowers?
Which of the following describes lenders in the financial system?
Which of the following describes lenders in the financial system?
In what form can companies choose to borrow funds?
In what form can companies choose to borrow funds?
Which of the following sectors typically includes non-profit organizations in South Africa?
Which of the following sectors typically includes non-profit organizations in South Africa?
What are the four elements of a financial system?
What are the four elements of a financial system?
What role do lenders play in the financial system?
What role do lenders play in the financial system?
Why might a business choose to lend excess funds instead of repaying loans?
Why might a business choose to lend excess funds instead of repaying loans?
What typically happens when firms expect continued increasing demand?
What typically happens when firms expect continued increasing demand?
What is a likely consequence of increasing investment demand during an economic expansion?
What is a likely consequence of increasing investment demand during an economic expansion?
During the contraction phase, what effect does increased unemployment have on the economy?
During the contraction phase, what effect does increased unemployment have on the economy?
At the trough of the business cycle, what typically occurs regarding consumer demand?
At the trough of the business cycle, what typically occurs regarding consumer demand?
What is the impact of slack demand for investment funds during economic downturns?
What is the impact of slack demand for investment funds during economic downturns?
What primarily determines the actual exchange rate at any given time?
What primarily determines the actual exchange rate at any given time?
Which of the following is NOT a source of return when holding assets like stocks or property?
Which of the following is NOT a source of return when holding assets like stocks or property?
What does the term 'holding period return' (HPR) measure?
What does the term 'holding period return' (HPR) measure?
When calculating the holding period return for an asset, which factor is NOT considered?
When calculating the holding period return for an asset, which factor is NOT considered?
If a share is bought for R50, pays a dividend of R2.50, and is sold for R55, what is the capital gain?
If a share is bought for R50, pays a dividend of R2.50, and is sold for R55, what is the capital gain?
What is the effect on the holding period return if a share is sold for a price lower than its purchase price?
What is the effect on the holding period return if a share is sold for a price lower than its purchase price?
In the context of sovereign debt, what is true within a country's borders?
In the context of sovereign debt, what is true within a country's borders?
What is the formula for holding period return (HPR) when selling a share?
What is the formula for holding period return (HPR) when selling a share?
What is regarded as the most important factor in determining the level of aggregate demand?
What is regarded as the most important factor in determining the level of aggregate demand?
Which economic objective aims to avoid undue inflation and deflation?
Which economic objective aims to avoid undue inflation and deflation?
What term describes the fiscal policy action of lowering tax rates or increasing public expenditure?
What term describes the fiscal policy action of lowering tax rates or increasing public expenditure?
What occurs when government receipts exceed its payments for goods and services?
What occurs when government receipts exceed its payments for goods and services?
Which entity is responsible for executing fiscal policy in South Africa?
Which entity is responsible for executing fiscal policy in South Africa?
What is the term for reduced taxation and increased government spending?
What is the term for reduced taxation and increased government spending?
What is typically associated with contractionary fiscal policy?
What is typically associated with contractionary fiscal policy?
Which of the following is a form of state intervention in the economy?
Which of the following is a form of state intervention in the economy?
Flashcards
Financial Intermediation
Financial Intermediation
The process of channeling funds from savers to borrowers through financial intermediaries like banks and pension funds.
Flow of Funds
Flow of Funds
Movement of funds from saving sectors to investment sectors, in an economy. This involves using intermediaries like banks.
Lenders
Lenders
Economic entities that save and provide funds.
Borrowers
Borrowers
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Sectors (Economy)
Sectors (Economy)
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Household Sector
Household Sector
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Corporate Sector
Corporate Sector
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Investment
Investment
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Market Makers
Market Makers
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Hedgers
Hedgers
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Speculators
Speculators
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Arbitrageurs
Arbitrageurs
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Cash Market
Cash Market
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Derivatives Market
Derivatives Market
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Primary Market
Primary Market
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Secondary Market
Secondary Market
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Payment Clearance
Payment Clearance
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Liquidity Risk
Liquidity Risk
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Credit Risk
Credit Risk
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Financial Intermediaries
Financial Intermediaries
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Intermediation Role of Banks
Intermediation Role of Banks
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Investment Cycle
Investment Cycle
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Capital Goods
Capital Goods
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Interest Rates in Expansion
Interest Rates in Expansion
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Economic Contraction
Economic Contraction
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Trough of Business Cycle
Trough of Business Cycle
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Aggregate Demand
Aggregate Demand
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Aggregate Supply
Aggregate Supply
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Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy
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Budget Surplus
Budget Surplus
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Budget Deficit
Budget Deficit
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Expansionary Fiscal Policy
Expansionary Fiscal Policy
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Contractionary Fiscal Policy
Contractionary Fiscal Policy
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Economic Growth
Economic Growth
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Sovereign Debt Risk Premium
Sovereign Debt Risk Premium
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Country Risk Premium
Country Risk Premium
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Inflation Premium
Inflation Premium
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Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate
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Holding Period Return (HPR)
Holding Period Return (HPR)
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Capital Appreciation
Capital Appreciation
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Cash Flow
Cash Flow
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HPR Calculation
HPR Calculation
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Study Notes
Introduction to Financial Markets
- SAI FM is the South African Institute of Financial Markets
- The document is an introduction to financial markets
- The qualification has eight modules
- The Regulation and Ethics of the South African Financial Markets (compulsory)
- Introduction to the Financial Markets (compulsory)
- The Equity Market (elective)
- The Bond Market (elective)
- The Derivatives Market (elective)
- The South African Money Market (elective)
- The South African Foreign Exchange Market (elective)
- Agricultural Products Market Dealers Examination (elective)
Table of Contents
- The financial system (page 8)
- The economy (page 30)
- Time value of money (page 58)
- Introduction to statistical concepts (page 73)
- The foreign exchange market (page 94)
- The money market (page 102)
- The bond and long-term debt market (page 113)
- The equity market (page 123)
- The derivatives market (page 137)
- The commodities market (page 158)
- Investment Instruments (page 168)
- Introduction to portfolio theory(page 184)
- Portfolio Management (page 218)
- Glossary (page 229)
- Bibliography (page 234)
- Appendix A: Formula sheet Introduction to the financial markets (page 236)
Detailed Table of Contents
- Detailed table of contents with page numbers for each topic
- Covers financial systems, the economy, time value of money, statistics, foreign exchange, the money market, the bond market, equity market, commodities markets, investment instruments, portfolio theory and portfolio management.
Financial System
- The financial system is a set of institutions, arrangements, mechanisms and conventions that exist for the issuing and trading of financial instruments.
- Consists of financial markets, financial intermediaries and other financial institutions
- Executes the financial decisions of households, firms and governments
- Channels funds from surplus to deficit economic units
- Plays an important role in efficient allocation of funds
- Functions globally, with extensive international communication networks
Flow of Funds and Financial Intermediation
- Flow of funds reflects movement of funds from capital sources to sectors that use capital to acquire assets.
- Four major elements: lenders, borrowers, financial institutions, financial instruments and financial markets
- Household sector, business sector, government, and foreign sector
Financial Intermediaries
- Expedite flow of funds from lenders to borrowers.
- Examples are banks, insurance companies, pension & provident funds, and collective investment schemes
Financial Instruments
- Are promises to pay money in the future for money today.
- Marketable instruments can be traded in secondary markets, while non-marketable instruments cannot be.
Financial Markets
- Institutional arrangements for issuing & trading financial instruments.
- Characteristics of good financial markets: timely & accurate price/volume info, liquidity, price continuity & market depth
- Participants: lenders, borrowers, intermediaries, brokers, advisors, dealers, hedgers, speculators, and arbitrageurs
Types of Financial Markets
- Cash and derivative markets (with sub-divisions)
- Spot and forward markets
- Primary and secondary markets
- Financial exchanges and over-the-counter (OTC) markets
- Interbank markets
- Focuses on the trading of financial instruments for immediate delivery (cash markets/spot market) and in the future (forward markets).
Equity Market Instruments
- Equity represents ownership in a business or company.
- Shareholders own the company through the purchase of shares.
- Shares are equal portions of the company's capital giving shareholders certain rights, incl. profit sharing, voting rights and right to assets in liquidation.
Money Market
- Defined as the market for short-term debt instruments.
- Most common maturity is 3 months.
- Trading is OTC, with no specific location but takes place in large financial centres.
- Instruments include bankers' acceptances, commercial paper, negotiable certificates of deposit (NCDs), Treasury bills, and repurchase agreements.
- Key Participants: Banks, private/public corporations, money market funds, hedge funds, mutual funds, and individuals
Bond Market
- The bond market is a market for long-term debt instruments.
- Bonds are fixed-income securities obligating the issuer to repay the principal and interest over a defined period.
- Principal types: bonds, debentures, and floating-rate notes
- Participants include governments, corporations, and banks
Additional Topics
- The text also contains information on various topics including detailed descriptions of different financial instruments, risks involved, and participants in the different financial markets.
- Includes statistical concepts, like measures of central tendency and dispersion (variance, standard deviation), probability, and expected returns.
- Includes analyses of the factors influencing price & rate movements in multiple markets
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Test your knowledge on the role of financial intermediaries, particularly banks, in the economy. Explore key concepts like borrower claims, risk management, and the types of deposits they accept. This quiz will enhance your understanding of the financial system and the relationships between lenders and financial institutions.