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What is the primary purpose of a pension fund set up by a business?
What is the primary purpose of a pension fund set up by a business?
- Trading securities in the stock market
- Investing in high-yield securities
- Providing health insurance to employees
- Paying retirement benefits to private sector employees (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a product typically offered by insurance companies?
Which of the following is NOT a product typically offered by insurance companies?
- Fire insurance
- Stock market investments (correct)
- Crop insurance
- Marine insurance
What is the primary source of income for an investment institution?
What is the primary source of income for an investment institution?
- Engaging in goods and services trading
- Buying and selling financial securities
- Operating as an insurance provider
- Earning interest or dividends from held securities (correct)
In the context of financial markets, what does 'market' refer to?
In the context of financial markets, what does 'market' refer to?
Which financial institution mainly engages in buying securities of other companies for investment purposes?
Which financial institution mainly engages in buying securities of other companies for investment purposes?
What distinguishes an investment institution from other financial entities like retail banks?
What distinguishes an investment institution from other financial entities like retail banks?
What is the main purpose of a savings and loan association?
What is the main purpose of a savings and loan association?
Which institution mainly acts as a fiduciary agent or trustee on behalf of individuals or corporate entities?
Which institution mainly acts as a fiduciary agent or trustee on behalf of individuals or corporate entities?
What role does a trust company play in managing assets?
What role does a trust company play in managing assets?
Which financial institution is mainly controlled and operated by its members?
Which financial institution is mainly controlled and operated by its members?
What is the primary function of a credit union?
What is the primary function of a credit union?
What is the main purpose of credit unions mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of credit unions mentioned in the text?
Which financial institution focuses on using accumulated savings for loans or investments in productive enterprises?
Which financial institution focuses on using accumulated savings for loans or investments in productive enterprises?
How do financial intermediaries differ from traditional banks?
How do financial intermediaries differ from traditional banks?
Which of the following is NOT considered a financial intermediary according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a financial intermediary according to the text?
How do mutual funds raise money according to the text?
How do mutual funds raise money according to the text?
What distinguishes pension funds as financial intermediaries?
What distinguishes pension funds as financial intermediaries?
Which statement best describes the role of insurance companies in the text?
Which statement best describes the role of insurance companies in the text?
