The Following Are Protective Mechanisms That Have Been Developed by Regulators

question 29

Multiple Choice

The following are protective mechanisms that have been developed by regulators to promote the safety and soundness of the banking system except:

• A)encouraging banks to rely more on deposits rather than debt or capital as a cushion against failure
• B)encouraging banks to limit lending to a single customer to no more than 10 per cent of capital
• C)the provision of deposit insurance
• D)the periodic monitoring of banks

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Definitions:

Life of the Loan

The duration over which a borrower is required to make payments until the loan is paid off in full.

Compounded Monthly

A process where interest earned is added to the principal, so that from that moment on, interest is earned on interest, recalculated on a monthly basis.

Monthly Payment

Regular payments made over a period of time, typically used in the context of loan repayments.

Borrow

The act of obtaining funds from another party, typically a financial institution, with a promise to repay the principal amount along with interest over a specified period.