money and banking Flashcards
1
Q
define primery market and secndry market ?
A
Primary markets; are financial markets in which stocks, bonds, and other
securities are sold for the first time
Secondary markets’ are financial markets in which investors buy and sell
existing securities
2
Q
what are the importint of function of SAMA central banks?
A
➢Issues national currency, the Saudi Riyal.
➢Acts as a banker to the Government.
➢Supervises the Commercial Banks.
➢Manages Kingdom’s Foreign Exchange Reserves.
➢Conduct Monetary Policy for Promoting Price and Exchange Rate
Stability.
➢Promotes the Growth and ensures soundness of the financial system.
3
Q
key function of of money ?
A
- It acts as a medium of exchange.
- It is a unit of account.
- It is a store of value.
- It offers a standard of deferred payment