Financial Markets Assessment Copy

1.) _____________ markets refer broadly to any marketplace where the trading of securities occurs.

2.) ____________ is the process of buying and selling securities.

3.) A/An __________ gives the general public the opportunity to buy company shares..

4.) A/An ________ is a financial institution that is licensed to accept checking and savings deposits and make loans.

5.) _______________is a special segment of banking operation that helps individuals or organizations raise capital.

6.) _____________is a service through which investment banks raise open market capital for corporations and governments.

7.) ___________________ have the Physical custody of the assets..

8.) A/An ___________ is an individual or firm that acts as an intermediary between an investor and a securities exchange.

9.) _______ refers to a facility in which something is deposited for storage or safeguarding.

10.) ___________ describes a group of tasks and activities provided by a custodian to his clients around the assets he has under custody..