JAMB Economics 2004 Question 4

Question 4

Financial Institutions

The primary function of non-bank financial institutions is to

  1. A.manage investment portfolios for government
  2. B.mobilize savings for investment
  3. C.grant loans to banks
  4. D.receive deposits from banks
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (mobilize savings for investment)

Explanation

Insurance companies, pension funds, building societies and similar bodies collect people's savings and channel them into investment.