250 words each
Question 9.
Discuss the two main reasons liquidity risk may develop and the advantages and disadvantages of the two main ways a depository institution may attempt to offset its effects.
[20 marks]
Question 10.
Explain the factors influenced the off-balance-sheet activities growth prior to the 2008/9 financial crisis and their decrease afterwards. Discuss also the reasons that although off-balance-sheet activities expose a financial institution to several forms of risks, they may lessen them as well.
[20 marks]
Question 11.
Define the differences between CET1, Tier I, and Tier II capital as being used by Basel III and discuss its major features in relation to capital requirements.
