Types of financial institutions and their functions

Economics SSS 2 Third Term

WEEK 7

Types of financial institutions and their functions

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

  1. Define money market.
  2. Define capital market.
  3. Identify the types of financial institutions
  4. Identify their functions.

Content

Structure and functions of money market

Money market can be defined as a market for short-term. The market consists of individuals and institutions that either have money to lend or wish to borrow on a short term basis.

Instruments used in the money market

1. Bill of exchange: This refers to a promissory note which shows the acknowledgement of indebtedness by a debtor to pay his creditor and his intention to pay the debt on demand.... View More

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