Global Financial Services Overview

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What is one of the primary roles of the financial services sector within the economy?

  • Regulating government policies
  • Facilitating the investment chain (correct)
  • Promoting international tourism
  • Providing retail services to consumers

How does the financial services sector increase productivity in businesses?

  • By funding governmental institutions
  • By eliminating all forms of risk
  • By mandating savings for all citizens
  • By connecting savers with businesses that need capital (correct)

What tool does the financial services sector use to manage risks effectively?

  • Bartering systems
  • Government subsidies
  • Personal loans only
  • Insurance and derivatives (correct)

What core function of the financial services sector is crucial for global commercial activity?

<p>Payment systems and banking services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT represent a function of the financial services sector?

<p>Offering investment advice exclusively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the investment chain primarily aim to achieve?

<p>Allocate capital effectively to businesses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is access to payment systems considered a vital component of financial inclusion?

<p>It enables individuals to manage and receive money reliably (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of risks can the financial services sector help manage through its services?

<p>Financial risks, including currency fluctuations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the financial services sector, what role do savers play?

<p>They provide capital to businesses for growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage do sophisticated derivatives offer businesses in the financial sector?

<p>They help businesses cope with global uncertainties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Investment Chain

The process that connects savers with borrowers. Savers provide money for businesses to grow, and in return, they hope to gain profits.

Risk Management

The ability of the financial services sector to help businesses manage risks by using insurance and derivatives.

Payment Systems

Financial services that enable the exchange of money, such as banking and payment systems.

Capital Allocation

The role of financial services in connecting organizations that need money with those who have money to invest.

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Managing Global Uncertainties

The financial services sector's ability to help businesses manage risks that arise due to global uncertainties, like currency fluctuations.

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Household Financial Management

The financial services sector's role in helping households manage their money and prepare for future needs.

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Financial Market Efficiency

The efficiency of the investment chain in allocating capital to businesses, thereby contributing to increased productivity and competitiveness.

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Sophisticated Risk Management

The use of sophisticated tools like derivatives to manage and distribute risks within the financial services sector.

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Enabling International Trade and Investment

The financial services sector's role in facilitating international trade and investment by providing payment and banking services.

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Financial Inclusion

The provision of financial services like banking and payment systems to individuals, promoting their financial well-being.

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Study Notes

Global Financial Services Sector

  • Global trade and investment flows are increasing interconnectedness.
  • Financial services are crucial for advanced and developing economies.
  • Key functions of the financial services sector:
    • Investment chain: Connects savers and borrowers, allowing capital to flow to growing businesses. This is crucial for productivity and competitiveness.
    • Risk management: Offers tools like insurance and derivatives to manage various risks, from currency fluctuations to natural disasters. This includes risk pooling and protection for both individuals and businesses.
    • Payment systems: Handles money transfers, enabling commerce and facilitating international trade/investment. Crucial for financial inclusion.
  • The sector acts as a bridge between organizations needing capital and those with investable funds.
  • Example: Growing companies obtain capital from individuals' retirement savings in pension funds.
  • Services provided include: investment execution and money management, advisory and overall management.
  • Key elements for global financial centre competitiveness (as per Global Financial Centres Index):
    • Business environment
    • Human capital
    • Infrastructure
    • Financial sector development
    • Reputation

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