Question 38
Financial InstitutionsCommercial banks are different from development banks in that the latter
- A.lend on short-term basis
- B.pay interest on current accounts only
- C.are mostly joint-stock companies
- D.do not deal in foreign currencies
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (do not deal in foreign currencies)
Explanation
Development banks give long-term project loans and do not run foreign-exchange services as commercial banks do.