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What primary role do foreign-owned banks in Canada serve?
What primary role do foreign-owned banks in Canada serve?
- They serve as insurance providers for Canadian businesses.
- They facilitate the investment of foreign capital in Canada. (correct)
- They manage retirement savings plans for Canadian citizens.
- They only lend money to Canadian individuals.
Which of the following services is NOT typically offered by credit unions and caisses populaires?
Which of the following services is NOT typically offered by credit unions and caisses populaires?
- Insurance
- Debit and credit cards
- Investment dealer services
- International stock trading (correct)
Under the Cooperative Credit Associations Act (CCAA), credit unions are restricted in what way?
Under the Cooperative Credit Associations Act (CCAA), credit unions are restricted in what way?
- They must follow a general portfolio investment approach.
- They cannot make loans to non-members. (correct)
- They are prohibited from serving specific ethnic groups.
- They cannot provide administrative services.
What type of companies are authorized to engage in trust business in Canada?
What type of companies are authorized to engage in trust business in Canada?
What is a key function of trust companies in Canada?
What is a key function of trust companies in Canada?
What limitation does the CCAA impose on credit unions regarding investments?
What limitation does the CCAA impose on credit unions regarding investments?
What kind of financial services do trust companies overlap with chartered banks?
What kind of financial services do trust companies overlap with chartered banks?
Which of the following statements about credit unions is true?
Which of the following statements about credit unions is true?
What financial planning service is typically offered by trust companies?
What financial planning service is typically offered by trust companies?
What is the primary focus of life insurance companies regarding investments?
What is the primary focus of life insurance companies regarding investments?
Which type of insurance generates the largest aggregate premiums in Canada?
Which type of insurance generates the largest aggregate premiums in Canada?
What is the role of underwriting in the insurance business?
What is the role of underwriting in the insurance business?
Which statement accurately describes reinsurance?
Which statement accurately describes reinsurance?
What restriction does the Bank Act impose on Canadian Schedule I banks regarding insurance?
What restriction does the Bank Act impose on Canadian Schedule I banks regarding insurance?
Which product is specifically limited to life insurance companies according to federal legislation?
Which product is specifically limited to life insurance companies according to federal legislation?
Which product is included under life insurance?
Which product is included under life insurance?
What does the Insurance Companies Act primarily grant insurance companies?
What does the Insurance Companies Act primarily grant insurance companies?
Which of the following is NOT a line of business mentioned for property and casualty insurance?
Which of the following is NOT a line of business mentioned for property and casualty insurance?
Which aspect is considered most significant in the insurance business in Canada?
Which aspect is considered most significant in the insurance business in Canada?
What characterizes the trading of industrial companies' shares on the OTC market?
What characterizes the trading of industrial companies' shares on the OTC market?
Who primarily acts as market makers in the OTC equity market?
Who primarily acts as market makers in the OTC equity market?
What is a distinctive feature of OTC derivatives compared to exchange-traded derivatives?
What is a distinctive feature of OTC derivatives compared to exchange-traded derivatives?
What is the primary mission of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA)?
What is the primary mission of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA)?
Why might an investor choose to trade securities in the unlisted market?
Why might an investor choose to trade securities in the unlisted market?
What is a potential drawback of trading unlisted securities compared to listed ones?
What is a potential drawback of trading unlisted securities compared to listed ones?
Which of the following best describes the role of a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO)?
Which of the following best describes the role of a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO)?
In the OTC market, how do investment dealers complete transactions for unlisted securities?
In the OTC market, how do investment dealers complete transactions for unlisted securities?
The CSA has issued national policies primarily to address which issue?
The CSA has issued national policies primarily to address which issue?
What characteristic defines a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) in relation to its members?
What characteristic defines a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) in relation to its members?
What does the OTC derivatives market primarily consist of?
What does the OTC derivatives market primarily consist of?
Which of the following describes the CSA's approach to dealing with federally regulated financial institutions?
Which of the following describes the CSA's approach to dealing with federally regulated financial institutions?
Which of the following is true about investment dealers in the unlisted equity market?
Which of the following is true about investment dealers in the unlisted equity market?
What is one of the key benefits provided by the CSA to investors?
What is one of the key benefits provided by the CSA to investors?
What is a common misconception about OTC trading?
What is a common misconception about OTC trading?
What is the nature of the market dynamics in the OTC derivatives market?
What is the nature of the market dynamics in the OTC derivatives market?
Who can access the institutional fixed-income marketplace?
Who can access the institutional fixed-income marketplace?
What service does the CanPX system primarily provide?
What service does the CanPX system primarily provide?
Which aspect does capital NOT possess?
Which aspect does capital NOT possess?
What type of investment is an example of direct investment?
What type of investment is an example of direct investment?
What do bonds and debentures represent in financial terms?
What do bonds and debentures represent in financial terms?
Which of the following best describes equity?
Which of the following best describes equity?
Who benefits when foreign investors use Canadian capital?
Who benefits when foreign investors use Canadian capital?
What is a key function of MarketAxess?
What is a key function of MarketAxess?
Which of these statements is true about the characteristics of capital?
Which of these statements is true about the characteristics of capital?
What type of organizations primarily use capital for financing social programs and infrastructure?
What type of organizations primarily use capital for financing social programs and infrastructure?
Study Notes
Foreign-Owned Banks and Investment
- Foreign-owned banks in Canada facilitate foreign capital investment while providing alternative funding for Canadian corporations.
Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires
- Offer diverse banking services: deposit-taking, lending, mortgages, mutual funds, insurance, investment dealer services, debit, and credit cards.
- Serve member-savers from common interest groups based on neighborhood, ethnicity, or social ties.
- Governed by the Cooperative Credit Associations Act (CCAA), restricting their financial activities and allowable investments.
- Required to follow a "prudent portfolio approach" to investment, limiting exposure to certain assets and real estate.
Trust and Loan Companies
- Federally and provincially incorporated trust companies manage corporate and individual assets, including properties, stocks, and bonds.
- Services include savings, term deposits, personal loans, mortgages, and estate planning.
Insurance Companies
- Two main lines: life insurance and property/casualty insurance.
- Life insurance encompasses health, disability, term, whole life insurance, pension plans, RRSPs, and annuities.
- Property and casualty insurance covers home, auto, and commercial business losses, with automobile insurance generating the largest premiums.
- Underwriting evaluates risk for policies, while reinsurance mitigates risk exposure among insurance companies.
- Governed by the Insurance Companies Act, granting regulatory powers but placing restrictions on certain services.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Markets
- OTC trading encompasses equities not listed on stock exchanges, often more speculative with lower liquidity.
- Investment dealers act as market makers, providing liquidity by quoting bid and ask prices based on their inventory.
OTC Derivatives Market
- Dominated by large banks and investment dealers, operating 24/7 without physical negotiations.
- Allows custom-designed derivative products tailored to buyer and seller needs.
Reporting and Market Access
- Most investment dealers in Canada are not required to report unlisted trades.
- Institutional investors and dealers access the fixed-income marketplace for bonds and securities.
- MarketAxess provides competitive pricing and trading platforms for corporate bonds, while CanPX offers a composite display of real-time bond quotations.
Capital Characteristics
- Capital displays mobility, sensitivity, and scarcity and can be invested directly (e.g., real estate) or indirectly (e.g., stocks).
- Used by individuals for purchases, businesses for growth, and governments for social programs.
Regulatory Framework
- The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) harmonizes securities regulation across Canada's provinces and territories.
- Aims to create fair, efficient capital markets, protecting investors from misconduct.
- Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) manage and enforce compliance among their members, supplementing provincial regulatory functions.
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This quiz explores the role of foreign-owned banks and credit unions in Canada. Participants will learn about how these institutions facilitate foreign investment and provide various financial services to consumers and businesses alike. Understand the functions and offerings of credit unions and caisses populaires in the Canadian banking landscape.
