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Which of the following is NOT a core function typically performed by banks?
Which of the following is NOT a core function typically performed by banks?
- Directly controlling the stock market to stabilize prices (correct)
- Facilitating payments between individuals and businesses
- Providing financial advice and other financial services
- Engaging in maturity transformation to support investment
A bank is facing a situation where it cannot meet its short-term obligations. What type of risk is the bank experiencing?
A bank is facing a situation where it cannot meet its short-term obligations. What type of risk is the bank experiencing?
- Credit risk
- Liquidity risk (correct)
- Market risk
- Operational risk
Which type of bank primarily focuses on underwriting, mergers, acquisitions, and trading?
Which type of bank primarily focuses on underwriting, mergers, acquisitions, and trading?
- Online banks
- Commercial banks
- Retail banks
- Investment banks (correct)
What is the primary purpose of deposit insurance in the banking system?
What is the primary purpose of deposit insurance in the banking system?
Which ratio measures the difference between a bank's interest income and interest expense as a percentage of its earning assets?
Which ratio measures the difference between a bank's interest income and interest expense as a percentage of its earning assets?
How do central banks typically influence a country's money supply and credit conditions?
How do central banks typically influence a country's money supply and credit conditions?
What is the term for financial institutions that operate outside the traditional banking sector and are typically less regulated?
What is the term for financial institutions that operate outside the traditional banking sector and are typically less regulated?
Which of the following technologies is used by banks to analyze customer data and improve banking operations?
Which of the following technologies is used by banks to analyze customer data and improve banking operations?
What is the potential impact of increased adoption of digital banking on traditional banking practices?
What is the potential impact of increased adoption of digital banking on traditional banking practices?
Which risk arises from potential losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, human error, or external events?
Which risk arises from potential losses resulting from inadequate internal processes, human error, or external events?
In Islamic banking, what is the term for profit-sharing investment?
In Islamic banking, what is the term for profit-sharing investment?
Which of the following best describes the role of banks in facilitating economic growth?
Which of the following best describes the role of banks in facilitating economic growth?
Which of the following measures how efficiently a bank is using its equity to generate profit?
Which of the following measures how efficiently a bank is using its equity to generate profit?
What is the primary focus of 'sustainable banking'?
What is the primary focus of 'sustainable banking'?
Which of the following is a component of banking regulation designed to maintain the financial system's stability?
Which of the following is a component of banking regulation designed to maintain the financial system's stability?
Flashcards
Bank Intermediation
Bank Intermediation
Banks act as intermediaries between savers and borrowers, allocating capital.
Maturity Transformation
Maturity Transformation
Converting short-term deposits into long-term loans to support investment.
Bank Revenue Sources
Bank Revenue Sources
Banks generate income through interest on loans, services fees and trading.
Reserve Ratio
Reserve Ratio
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Credit Risk
Credit Risk
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Deposit Insurance
Deposit Insurance
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Central Bank's Role
Central Bank's Role
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Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA)
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Market Risk
Market Risk
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Operational Risk
Operational Risk
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Fintech
Fintech
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Islamic Banking
Islamic Banking
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Shadow Banking
Shadow Banking
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Loan-to-Deposit Ratio (LDR)
Loan-to-Deposit Ratio (LDR)
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Sustainable Banking
Sustainable Banking
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Description
Banks are crucial to modern economies, mediating between savers and borrowers. They offer payment services and transform short-term deposits into long-term loans. Different types of banks include commercial, investment, and central banks, each with unique roles.
