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What characterizes the forex market?
What types of products are traded in derivatives markets?
Which of the following best describes over-the-counter (OTC) markets?
What distinguishes the cash or spot market from the futures market?
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What is the primary function of the primary market?
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Which of the following is an example of a financial instrument?
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What distinguishes soft commodities from hard commodities?
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What is true about secondary markets?
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What is the primary purpose of capital market exchanges?
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Which of the following is NOT a main function of insurance companies?
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What is the role of Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) in the pension industry?
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Which types of insurance companies exist within the insurance industry?
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Which of the following statements about the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is correct?
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What distinguishes Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs) from Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs)?
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What is one of the key obligations of insurance companies regarding the premiums they collect?
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How many Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) operate in the pension industry?
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What is the primary role of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC)?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)?
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What is one of the mechanisms the NDIC uses to support distressed banks?
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What does the CBN use to assist in resolving indebtedness among commercial banks?
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Which institution is responsible for liquidating failed insured banks in Nigeria?
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Which law governs the regulation and supervision of financial institutions by the CBN?
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What primary function does the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) perform?
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How does the NDIC monitor the financial health of insured financial institutions?
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When was the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) established?
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What is one of the objectives of the CBN in formulating monetary policies?
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Which institutions does the CBN regulate and supervise?
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One of PENCOM's functions is to supervise which aspect of financial administration?
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What does CBN serve as to the federal government?
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What role does NAICOM play in the insurance industry?
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Which commission is tasked with educating the public on pension-related issues?
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What does the SEC recommend to prevent market issues from clustering?
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What is the primary function of Commercial Banks?
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Which financial institution specifically aids low-income earners and vulnerable groups?
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What is a key responsibility of Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs)?
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Payment Service Banks primarily focus on which of the following?
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How many licensed Microfinance Banks operate within the system mentioned?
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What is the role of Mobile Money Operators in Nigeria?
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Which service is NOT typically associated with Payment Service Banks?
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Which of the following describes a feature of Microfinance Banks?
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Study Notes
Forex Market
- The forex market facilitates the buying, selling, hedging, and speculation of currency pairs.
Commodities Markets
- Engage in the exchange of physical commodities such as agricultural products, precious metals, and soft commodities.
Derivatives Markets
- Involve contracts whose value is linked to underlying assets like securities or indexes, including futures and options.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Markets
- Allow direct trading between parties without a centralized exchange, covering stocks, bonds, and derivatives.
Cash or Spot Market
- Enable immediate delivery of financial instruments or commodities compared to future delivery in futures markets.
Primary and Secondary Markets
- Primary market: New security issuance.
- Secondary market: Trading of previously issued financial instruments like stocks and bonds.
Financial Instruments
- Assets that can be traded or exchanged, including stocks, ETFs, bonds, loans, and derivatives.
Types of Banking Institutions
- Commercial Banks: Offer account services and credit products.
- Merchant Banks: Provide underwriting, loan services, and financial advising.
- Microfinance Banks (MFBs): Serve low-income earners and the unbanked; there are 721 licensed MFBs.
Private Sector Banking Operators
- Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs): Grant loans for real estate and engage in property trading; 32 PMBs in operation.
- Payment Service Banks (PSBs): Use mobile technologies for financial services in rural areas; 4 PSBs including Hope PSB.
- Mobile Money Operators (MMOs): Leverage mobile technology to deliver services, especially in rural areas.
Capital Market Operators
- Exchanges facilitate trading by matching orders of buyers and sellers under established rules.
Insurance Industry Operators
- Insurance Companies pool risks and manage policies; about 70 companies exist across various categories.
- Functions include selling policies, collecting premiums, and compensating customers.
Pension Industry Operators
- Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) mobilize long-term savings; there are 22 PFAs and 4 Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs).
- Functions include managing pension funds and making retirement benefit payments.
Regulatory Institutions
- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN): Regulates banks and financial institutions, formulates monetary policies, and issues currency.
- Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC): Insures deposits, monitors financial health, and supervises distressed banks.
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): Regulates and oversees the capital market and securities issuance.
- National Insurance Commission (NAICOM): Regulates the insurance industry, setting approval rates for premiums and commissions.
- National Pension Commission (PENCOM): Supervises and regulates pension schemes, licenses PFAs, and provides public education on pensions.
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Explore the fascinating world of the forex market, where participants engage in currency trading. This quiz covers key concepts of both forex and commodities markets, including how they function and their importance to investors and traders alike.