Types of Financial Intermediaries
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Which financial intermediary is primarily involved in advancing loans to clients at high-interest rates?

  • Credit Unions
  • Stock Exchanges
  • Non-Banking Finance Companies (correct)
  • Banks

What is the primary function of Mutual Fund Companies?

  • Trading securities and stocks
  • Facilitating lending and borrowing of funds
  • Collecting amounts from various investors for investment (correct)
  • Acting as cooperative financial units

Which financial intermediary charges brokerage fees for every trading activity?

  • Stock Exchanges (correct)
  • Credit Unions
  • Banks
  • Non-Banking Finance Companies

What distinguishes Credit Unions from Banks and Non-Banking Finance Companies?

<p>Facilitating lending and borrowing of funds to members only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which financial intermediary is known for simplifying the lending and borrowing process on a large scale?

<p>Banks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Non-Banking Finance Companies?

<p>Advancing loans to clients at a very high rate of interest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of deposits do insurance companies accept from individuals and business entities?

<p>Premiums (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which financial intermediaries are responsible for facilitating mortgage loans and demand deposits to its members?

<p>Building Societies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do investment bankers specialize in providing services related to?

<p>Initial public offerings (IPO) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do escrow companies act as when providing a loan between two parties for real estate mortgages?

<p>Mediator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which investment scheme do investors pool their funds together with common investment objectives?

<p>Collective Investment Schemes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do financial advisers provide to investors, besides collecting funds and investing in securities?

<p>Guidance and Expert Opinions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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