1. What is a financial system and what are its constituents? One way of knowing the economic development of a nation is by examining the financial system of the country. The more matured the financial system‚ the more developed is the economy. Such is the importance of the financial system‚ as it acts as a bridge between the surplus owners of funds and the people who are in need of funds. A financial system facilitates the movement of funds from the areas of surplus to the areas of deficit. A
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Chapter 01 Why Are Financial Institutions Special? True / False Questions 1. Prior to the financial crisis of 2007-2008‚ J.P. Morgan Chase was the largest bank holding company in the world and operations in 60 countries. True False 2. As of 2009‚ U.S. FIs held assets totaling over $35 trillion. True False 3. Financial institutions act as intermediaries between suppliers and demanders of money. True False 4. If a household invests in corporate securities
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Financial Institution In financial economics‚ a financial institution is an institution that provides financial services for its clients or members. Probably the most important financial service provided by financial institutions is acting as financial intermediaries. Most financial institutions are regulated by the government. Broadly speaking‚ there are three major types of financial institutions: Depositary Institutions : Deposit-taking institutions that accept and manage deposits and make loans
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to financial markets ------------------------------------------------- Essay questions 1. Direct finance: Surplus economic units lend their funds “direct” to deficit economic units which are the ultimate borrowers. Financial institutions may facilitate this process by providing financial services in return for fees and commissions. The financial assets issued by the deficit units are held by the surplus units. Indirect finance: Surplus economic units lend their funds to financial institutions
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The Financial Environment: Markets‚ Institution and Investment Banking Financial Markets * Refers to a conceptual “mechanism” rather than a physical location or a specific type of organization or structure * As a system that includes individuals and institution‚ instruments and procedures that bring together borrowers and savers‚ no matter the location Importance of Financial Markets: * The primary role of financial market is to facilitate the flow of funds from individuals and
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Financial Management This document placed forward is to aid in the explanation of the nature of the Jamaican financial markets to Valentino Rossi‚ a professional motorcyclist who recently came to the Jamaica from Italy. Valentino is a highly ranked cyclist who expects to invest substantial amounts of money through the Jamaica Money Market Brokers. He is keen on financial matters and would like to understand in general terms what will happen to his money. So a set of questions and scenarios have
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12. Ratios Inputs RATIOS Items July 1‚ 2005 July 1‚ 2006 June 30‚ 2007 June 30‚ 2008 June 30‚ 2009 June 30‚ 2010 19.1% 3.2% 20.3% 2.6% 17.4% 20.3% 2.9% 18.7% 20.1% 2.9% 19.4% 20.1% 2.9% 18.6% 20.1% 2.8% 16.9% 9.9% 2.2% 8.5% 25.1% 48.5% 10.8% 3.3% 12.3% 36.0% 66.0% 11.3% 3.2% 12.1% 35.4% 62.1% 10.4% 3.7% 13.3% 39.3% 71.5% 9.4% 4.0% 13.4% 38.4% 79.4% 3.78 7.34 13.79 1.23 16.92 13.69 14.11 22.37 3.79
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Financial System The financial system—the collection of markets‚ institutions‚ laws‚ regulations‚ and techniques through which bonds‚ stocks‚ and other securities are traded‚ interest rates are determined‚ and financial services are produced and delivered around the world. The financial system is one of the most important creations of modern society. Its primary task is to move scarce loanable funds from those who save to those who borrow to buy goods and services and to make investments in new
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1. List the ideal role of each financial intermediary Here the answers are not including the information intermediaries since we can differentiate intermediaries into two types in the capital market‚ one is financial intermediaries such as venture capital firms‚ banks‚ mutual funds‚ and insurance companies‚ and the other is information intermediaries such as auditors‚ financial analysts‚ bond-rating agencies‚ and the financial press. a) Venture Capitalists (VCs) There are several types of
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Financial inclusion Financial inclusion is the availability of banking services at an affordable cost to disadvantaged and low-income groups. In India the basic concept of financial inclusion is having a saving or current account with any bank. In reality it includes loans‚ insurance services and much more. The first-ever Index of Financial Inclusion to find out the extent of reach of banking services among 100 countries‚ India has been ranked 50. Only 34% of Indian individuals have access to or
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