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Hbc2213:Financial Institutions Question Paper

Hbc2213:Financial Institutions

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Differentiate between the following concepts: i) Depository and non-depository institution. (3 marks) ii) Primary market and secondary market (3 marks) iii) Defined contribution plan and defined benefit plan. (4 marks) b) Explain types of risks that financial institutions may face in their day-to-day operations in the markets. (8 marks) c) Explain with appropriate local examples the moral hazard in financial intermediation. (3 marks) d) Clearly distinguish between an organized exchange and an over the counter market. (4 marks) e) Argue the case for and against regulation of financial institution in Kenya. (8 marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
a) Describe the role of the following financial institutions in financial markets: i) Mutual funds (4 marks) ii) Credit unions (4 marks) iii) Pension funds (4 marks) iv) Insurance companies (4 marks) b) Explain the importance of informal financial institutions to their members. (4 marks)
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QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
a) Financial intermediaries perform TWO major functions namely maturity intermediation and denomination intermediation. Using suitable Kenya examples, discuss the TWO functions. (6 marks) b) Describe the functions performed by financial intermediaries in financial investment activities. (10 marks) c) Explain the difference between an investment bank and commercial bank. (4 marks)
QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the real life applications of financial derivatives. (6 marks) b) Discuss the determinants of interest rate. (8 marks) c) Describe FOUR roles of Retirement Benefit Authority. (6 marks)

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