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imanialler

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Explain why financial intermediaries are necessary to facilitate the movement of funds from savers to investors and how they provide benefits to both groups.
 
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Which of the following accept deposits from or sell shares to the general public?
 
  i. money market funds
  ii. thrift institutions
  iii. commercial banks
  A) i only
  B) ii only
  C) iii only
  D) Both ii and iii
  E) i, ii, and iii



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Answer to Question 1

There are some fundamental differences between savers and investors. Savers tend to have small sums that they wish to keep liquid. They are concerned about the risk of losing their funds. Investors are risk takers and generally need large sums for long-term projects. Financial intermediaries benefit both sides; for savers they provide reduced risk through diversification and their monitoring of investments. They also provide liquidity. For investors they eliminate the need to negotiate with a large number of savers and thus reduce the cost of negotiation.

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imanialler

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Reply 2 on: Jun 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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:D TYSM

 

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