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2-22. BA-FM 24P(2018)-A (LEC) Banking and Financial Institution > Chapter 5: Insurance Companies and Securities Firms and Investment Banks > Flashcards

Chapter 5: Insurance Companies and Securities Firms and Investment Banks Flashcards

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In life insurance premiums, they guarantee that the insurer pays a sum of money to your
beneficiaries such as cousins, nephews, and niece.

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Insurance Company

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_______________ is a way to protect yourself from financial risks by paying a company a small amount of money, called a _____________

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Insurance; Premium

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WHY IS INSURANCE IMPORTANT?

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  • Provides a safety-net for people
  • Financial security
  • Peace of mind
  • Provides economic growth
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Examples of Insurance Companies

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  • Sun Life of Canada (Philippines) Inc.
  • Manu life Health Insurance
  • Pru Life Insurance
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Securities firms, also known as _______________

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brokerage firms or investment firms

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facilitate the buying and selling of f inancial securities on behalf of investors.

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Securities Firms

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play a vital role in financial markets, providing access, liquidity, advice, and innovation essential for investors and businesses.

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Securities Firms

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serve as essential intermediaries for various stakeholders in navigating financial markets and achieving their investment objectives.

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Securities Firms

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facilitate trading, provide investment advice, raise capital, manage assets, conduct research, ensure compliance, and serve client needs.

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Securities Firms

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TYPES OF SECURITIES FIRM

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  • Full-Service Brokerage
  • Discount Brokerage
  • Robo-Advisors
  • Independent Brokerage
  • Captive Brokerage
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It provides a variety of goods and services, such as financial consultation, tax advice, estate planning, and money management.

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Full-Service Brokerage

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Full-Service Brokerage also known as.

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traditional brokerages

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It is a type of brokerage firm that offers trading services to clients at a lower cost compared to traditional brokerages firm.

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Discount Brokerage

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It is an online financial service that automates the process of implementing trading strategies for its clients by using algorithms

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Robo-Advisors

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It is a type of brokerage firm that operates independently.

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Independent Brokerage

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It is controlled or owned by an insurance company.

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Captive Brokerage

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Helping businesses raise funds through stock and bond issuance.

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Capital Formation

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Offering diverse investment options for investors.

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Investment Opportunities

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Providing platforms and services for buying and selling securities.

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Trading Facilitation

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Ensuring liquidity by quoting prices and facilitating transactions.

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Market Making

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Providing insights and advice to investors.

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Research and Analysis

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Offering hedging strategies and risk management solutions.

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Risk Management

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Ensuring adherence to regulations and protecting investors.

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Regulatory Compliance

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examples of Securities Firms

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  • RCBC Securities, Inc.
  • BDO Securities Corporation
  • First Metro Securities
  • Col Financial
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is a financial institution that provides a variety of services, mostly to governments, corporations, and institutional investors.
Investment bank
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These services usually consist of asset management, securities trading, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, and capital raising.
Investment bank
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serve as a middleman between businesses in need of capital and investors looking for places to put their money to work.
Investment bank
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play a crucial role in the financial system by acting as intermediaries between those who need capital and those who have capital to invest.
Investment bank
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Investment banks act as bridges between companies seeking capital and potential investors
Capital Raising
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Their expertise includes valuation of both entities, negotiation of deal terms, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory (M&A)
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Investment banks offer a wealth of financial expertise to their clients.
Financial Advisory
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is a highly skilled professional who operates within the financial sector, serving as a key intermediary in complex financial transactions.
Investment Banker
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They connect companies or governments with potential investors, structuring deals that benefit both parties.
Deal maker
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They leverage their financial expertise to analyze a company’s finances, identify opportunities and risks, and recommend strategic financial decision.
Strategic Advisory
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In the event of your death, what kind of insurance protects your family financially?
Life Insurance
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What kind of business offers insurance plans to assume risks in exchange for premium payments?
Insurance Companies
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Private insurance firms are owned by
Shareholders
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A company owned by a group of policyholders is known as
Mutual Company
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Certain costs related to illness, injury, pregnancy, or preventative care are covered by this contract.
Health Insurance
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Coverage for liability in times of accidents on the property is one of the benefits of what kind of insurance?
Home Insurance/ homeowners insurance
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True or False Home insurance premiums covers unexpected damages including floods and earthquakes
False
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True or False In life insurance premiums, they guarantee that the insurer pays a sum of money to your beneficiaries such as cousins, nephews and niece
False
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True or False Auto insurance premiums does not cover the payment of your vehicle if vandalized or get damaged by a natural disaster
False
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True or False Insurance is an organization that designs policies to assume risks in exchange for premium payments
True
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True or False It gives you financial security against unforeseen costs as well as protection against sickness, accidents, and other events.
True
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True or False It is not possible for an insurance company to experience bankruptcy due to its sufficient funds.
False
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The minimum deposit required in First Metro Securities?
1,000
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True or False Discount Brokerage offers trading services to clients at a higher cost.
False
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True or False Securities Firm is a financial institution that provides a variety of services, mostly to governments, corporations, and institutional investors.
False
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True or False Independent Brokerage is not associated with an insurance company.
True
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True or False Investment Opportunities offers diverse investment options for investors.
True
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True or False Securities firms facilitate the buying and selling of financial securities on behalf of investors.
True
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True or False When a certain security is to be bought or sold, the broker will find a match to its offer, if there is no match, then the client will hold it until the broker finds a match
True
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A core service of investment banks where they offer a wealth of financial expertise to their clients.
Financial Advisory
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True or False Investment banks offer a wealth of financial expertise to their clients.
True
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True or False Investment banks serve as intermediaries between users of capital and providers of capital
True
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True or False An investment banker acts as a middleman between a corporation needing funds and investors with funds.
True
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True or False When a company first goes public, a registration statement must be filled with the New York Stock Exchange.
False
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True or False Deal maker is when they leverage their financial expertise to analyze a company’s finances, identify opportunities and risks, and recommend strategic financial decisions.
False
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What is it called when securities firms facilitate transactions and maintain a balanced supply and demand for securities to ensure smooth and orderly trading?
Market making

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