Financial Institutions Quiz

Financial Institutions Quiz

Test your knowledge about different types of financial institutions and their functions with this quiz containing 12 questions.

published on April 21
1/12

Which financial institution offers services to individual customers such as savings accounts and mortgages?

Which financial institution offers services to individual customers such as savings accounts and mortgages?
Commercial bank
Investment bank
Credit union
Hedge fund
2/12

What type of financial institution specializes in underwriting securities offerings and providing financial advice?

What type of financial institution specializes in underwriting securities offerings and providing financial advice?
Investment bank
Retail bank
Credit union
Mutual fund
3/12

Which financial institution is owned and operated by its members who share a common bond, such as working for the same employer?

Which financial institution is owned and operated by its members who share a common bond, such as working for the same employer?
Credit union
Commercial bank
Investment bank
Private equity firm
4/12

What type of financial institution pools money from investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities?

What type of financial institution pools money from investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities?
Mutual fund
Venture capital fund
Commercial bank
Insurance company
5/12

Which financial institution provides insurance coverage for individuals and businesses against various risks?

Insurance company
Hedge fund
Credit union
Private equity firm
6/12

What type of financial institution focuses on making investments in privately-held companies or startups?

Venture capital fund
Mutual fund
Commercial bank
Investment bank
7/12

Which financial institution raises capital from high-net-worth individuals and institutions to invest in various financial assets?

Which financial institution raises capital from high-net-worth individuals and institutions to invest in various financial assets?
Hedge fund
Retail bank
Credit union
Insurance company
8/12

What type of financial institution offers short-term loans and financing to businesses and governments?

What type of financial institution offers short-term loans and financing to businesses and governments?
Commercial bank
Mutual fund
Investment bank
Private equity firm
9/12

Which financial institution invests in publicly-traded companies with the goal of generating profit for its shareholders?

Which financial institution invests in publicly-traded companies with the goal of generating profit for its shareholders?
Private equity firm
Hedge fund
Mutual fund
Venture capital fund
10/12

What type of financial institution offers trade financing, foreign exchange services, and investment banking assistance to corporations?

What type of financial institution offers trade financing, foreign exchange services, and investment banking assistance to corporations?
Investment bank
Commercial bank
Retail bank
Mutual fund
11/12

Which financial institution specializes in acquiring equity ownership in private companies or restructuring struggling businesses?

Which financial institution specializes in acquiring equity ownership in private companies or restructuring struggling businesses?
Private equity firm
Insurance company
Venture capital fund
Hedge fund
12/12

What type of financial institution provides a range of financial services to individuals, businesses, and governments?

What type of financial institution provides a range of financial services to individuals, businesses, and governments?
Retail bank
Credit union
Commercial bank
Mutual fund