One of the Most Striking Trends for Many Modern FIs

question 41

Essay

One of the most striking trends for many modern FIs has been the growth in their off-balance-sheet activities and thus their off-balance-sheet risk.Explain what is meant by off-balance-sheet activities and the risk associated with it using an example.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit

Gross profit is the difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting overheads, interest, taxes, and other expenses.

Net Income

The amount of profit left after all operating expenses, taxes, and interest have been deducted from total revenue.

Income from Continuing Operations

The earnings of a company from its core business operations, excluding one-time income or expenses from discontinued operations.

Total Revenues

The sum of all income generated by a business from its normal operations before any expenses are subtracted.