Financial Institutions To Support Commerce
Overview
Every commercial transaction, from a market trader paying a supplier to a multinational settling an overseas invoice, depends on a network of financial institutions that keep money moving safely and efficiently. Without banks, post offices, and central monetary authorities, trade would stall at the first hurdle: how to pay, how to borrow, and how to manage risk.
In this lesson you will explore the roles of commercial banks, post offices, and the central bank, examine the full range of banking services from current accounts to foreign currency, and investigate how digital and mobile banking are reshaping the way businesses and consumers handle money.
Objectives
- Understand the role and function of different financial institutions: commercial banks, post offices, Central Bank
- Understand banking services: current, deposit and savings accounts, overdraft facility, night safes, ATM services, provision of foreign currency, credit and debit cards
- Understand trends in banking: mobile and digital banking, internet banking, cashless society
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- Which of the following is a function of a central bank? A) Accepting deposits from the public B) Providing mortgage loans to home buyers C) Issuing banknotes and coins D) Selling insurance policies Answer: C
- What is the main difference between a current account and a deposit account? A) A current account pays higher interest B) A deposit account allows immediate withdrawals C) A current account is designed for frequent transactions D) A deposit account cannot be used by businesses Answer: C
- A business that accepts credit card payments will incur: A) No additional costs B) A processing fee on each transaction C) Higher interest on its bank loans D) A penalty from the central bank Answer: B
- Which institution specialises in providing small loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries who lack collateral? A) A stock exchange B) A building society C) A microfinance institution D) A merchant bank Answer: C
- A night safe is used by businesses to: A) Store goods securely overnight B) Deposit cash after banking hours C) Exchange foreign currency D) Apply for an overdraft Answer: B
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