Financial System and Islamic Banking in Malaysia Quiz

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What is the main objective of Bank Negara Malaysia?

To promote the reliable, efficient, and smooth operation of national payment and settlement systems

To issue currency (correct)

To act as a banker and financial adviser to the government

To influence the credit situation to the advantage of Malaysia

What is the legal basis for the establishment of Islamic banks in Malaysia?

The Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA) (correct)

The Banking and Financial Institutions Act 1989

The Financial Services Act 2013

The Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009

What is the role of development financial institutions in Malaysia?

To provide banking products directly to the Malaysian market

To provide specialized financial products and services to suit the specific needs of targeted strategic sectors (correct)

To promote monetary stability and a sound financial structure

To mobilize deposits from financial institutions and corporations

What is the scope of activities of investment banks in Malaysia?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of discount houses in Malaysia?

Short-term money market operations Signup and view all the answers

What are the non-bank financial institutions in Malaysia?

Insurance companies and development finance institutions Signup and view all the answers

How many licensed Islamic banks are currently operating in Malaysia?

16 Signup and view all the answers

What are the financial markets in Malaysia?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of merchant banks in Malaysia?

Corporate finance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Bank Negara Malaysia?

To issue currency Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of foreign banks' representative offices in Malaysia?

To act as liaison offices Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Agro Banks Bhd in Malaysia?

To provide specialized financial products and services to suit the specific needs of targeted strategic sectors Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Bank Negara Malaysia?

To issue currency and influence the credit situation to the advantage of Malaysia Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal basis for the establishment of Islamic banks in Malaysia?

Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of merchant banks in Malaysia?

Corporate finance and management advisory services Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of discount houses in Malaysia's financial system?

Short-term money market operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of activities of investment banks in Malaysia?

Underwriting new debt and equity securities Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) in Malaysia?

Providing specialized financial products and services Signup and view all the answers

How many licensed Islamic banks are there currently in Malaysia?

16 Signup and view all the answers

What do non-bank financial institutions in Malaysia include?

Insurance companies and development finance institutions Signup and view all the answers

What are the financial markets in Malaysia?

Public and private debt securities, derivative market, and offshore market Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Bank Negara Malaysia in Malaysia's financial system?

To issue currency and promote monetary stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of representative offices of foreign banks in Malaysia?

To act as liaison offices Signup and view all the answers

What are the main Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) in Malaysia?

Agro Banks Bhd, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd, and EXIM Bank Bhd Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

An Overview of the Financial System and Islamic Banking in Malaysia

The financial system in Malaysia comprises banking institutions, non-bank financial institutions, and financial markets.
The banking system includes Bank Negara Malaysia (the Central Bank), commercial banks, finance companies, merchant banks, Islamic banks, and others.
The non-bank financial institutions include provident/pension funds, insurance companies (Takaful), development finance institutions, and others.
The financial markets include money market, foreign exchange market, capital market, equity market, bond market, public and private debt securities, derivative market, commodity futures, KLSE futures, KLIBOR futures, and offshore market.
Bank Negara Malaysia's main objectives are to issue currency, act as a banker and financial adviser to the government, promote monetary stability and a sound financial structure, promote the reliable, efficient, and smooth operation of national payment and settlement systems, and influence the credit situation to the advantage of Malaysia.
There are currently 26 commercial banks and 16 licensed Islamic banks in Malaysia.
The legal basis for the establishment of Islamic banks was the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (IFSA).
Merchant banks specialize in syndication, corporate finance, management advisory services, arranging for the issue and listing of shares, as well as investment portfolio management.
Discount houses specialize in short-term money market operations and mobilize deposits from financial institutions and corporations.
The investment bank's scope of activities includes taking deposits and granting financing, fund management and unit trust businesses, underwriting new debt and equity securities, and helping corporations, governments, and other groups plan and manage financial aspects of large projects.
Representative offices of foreign banks are merely liaison offices and do not offer banking products directly to the Malaysian market.
Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) provide specialized financial products and services to suit the specific needs of targeted strategic sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure development, and international trade. The main DFIs in Malaysia are Agro Banks Bhd, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd, EXIM Bank Bhd, SME Bank Bhd, BSN Malaysia Bhd, Bank Rakyat Malaysia Bhd, GCC, Tabung Haji, and Malaysian Industrial Development Finance (MIDF).

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Test your knowledge of the financial system and Islamic banking in Malaysia with this informative quiz. Learn about the different types of financial institutions and markets, Bank Negara Malaysia's objectives, and the legal basis for the establishment of Islamic banks. See if you can identify the scope of activities of merchant banks, discount houses, and investment banks. Find out about the specialized financial products and services provided by development financial institutions. This quiz is a must for anyone interested in the financial landscape of Malaysia.