How Can Operating Expenses of an FI Be Reduced by Improved

question 30

Multiple Choice

How can operating expenses of an FI be reduced by improved technological efficiency?

• A)By improving the efficiency of management of information flows.
• B)By obtaining access to low cost sources of funds.
• C)By linking services to the quality of the FI's technology.
• D)By innovating new interest earning products.

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