Economics · Banking and Finance
Evaluate the following statements regarding Retail Banking operational frameworks: Statement 1: Retail banking is characterized by 'low value, high volume' transactions which necessitates the use of robust Core Banking Solutions (CBS) to maintain real-time ledger accuracy. Statement 2: The 'Cost of Funds' for retail banking is generally lower than wholesale banking because retail banks rely significantly on low-cost CASA (Current Account Savings Account) deposits. Statement 3: 'Horizontal Organized Retail Banking' refers to a structure where the bank provides a full range of retail products across all branches, whereas 'Vertical Organized' refers to specialized customer segments. Statement 4: Retail banking risks are predominantly operational and reputational, as credit risk is diversified across a large pool of smaller borrowers. Which combination of statements is correct?
- 1Only Statements 1 and 4 are correct.
- 2All statements are correct.
- 3Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct.✓
- 4Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
Correct answer
Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct.
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