FINSIA Professional Banking Fundamentals Practice Questions - FINSIA Professional Banking Fundamentals (Career Qualified in Banking) Exam - FINSIA Professional Banking Fundamentals Practice Questions - FINSIA Professional Banking Fundamentals (Career Qualified in Banking) Exam

Question 1

What best describes financial intermediation in banking?

Banks gather deposits from savers and channel funds to borrowers who need credit Banks replace the need for any payment system or central bank oversight Banks exist solely to trade shares on behalf of retail investors Banks only hold physical cash in vaults without lending

Correct Answer:

Banks gather deposits from savers and channel funds to borrowers who need credit

Question 2

Which type of institution is an Authorised Deposit-taking Institution (ADI) in Australia?

Any company that sells general insurance to households A body authorised by APRA to accept deposits from the public A stockbroking firm that holds only client share certificates A non-bank lender that never takes deposits

Correct Answer:

A body authorised by APRA to accept deposits from the public

Question 3

What is a key distinction between retail banking and investment banking?

Retail banking only operates overseas; investment banking only operates domestically Retail banking never uses technology; investment banking is fully digital only Retail banking mainly serves individuals and small businesses with everyday accounts and loans; investment banking focuses on capital markets, advisory and large corporate transactions Investment banking is unregulated in Australia while retail banking is not

Correct Answer:

Retail banking mainly serves individuals and small businesses with everyday accounts and loans; investment banking focuses on capital markets, advisory and large corporate transactions

Question 4

What does maturity transformation mean for a bank?

The bank only lends for one day and never offers term products The bank eliminates all interest-rate risk by matching every loan to an identical deposit The bank converts all loans to shares overnight The bank borrows short-term (for example deposits) and lends longer-term, managing the timing mismatch

Correct Answer:

The bank borrows short-term (for example deposits) and lends longer-term, managing the timing mismatch

Question 5

Why is liquidity transformation a fundamental banking function?

It allows banks to lend a portion of deposits while keeping enough liquid assets to meet expected withdrawals It removes the need for APRA supervision of ADIs It means banks hold 100% of deposits as physical cash at all times It guarantees every depositor can never withdraw funds

Correct Answer:

It allows banks to lend a portion of deposits while keeping enough liquid assets to meet expected withdrawals

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