Question

Several market participants interact in developed markets to organize the exchange of funds from buyers to sellers. Such institutions as investment banks, commercial banks, financial services corporations, credit unions, pension funds, life insurance companies, mutual funds, exchange traded funds, hedge funds, and private equity companies play a key role in facilitating these transfers.
Identify the financial institution based on each description given in the following table:_________.
Description
They underwrite, distribute, and design investment securities for corporations to help them raise capital.
They are established by an employer to facilitate and organize employee retirement funds. They are asset pools that invest in securities that have a potential to give stable returns.
With the use of advanced investment techniques, these largely unregulated portfolios are invested in securities. The investment objective is to offset potential losses by investing in counterbalancing securities. They are open to only a select class of investors.
Financial Institution
Finacial Services Corporations,Commercial Banks, Investment Banks
Life Insurance, Credit Unions, Pension Funds
Exchange Traded Funds, Hedge Funds, Private Equity Companies

Answer 1

Answer:

Description:

They underwrite, distribute, and design investment securities for corporations to help them raise capital.

Financial Institution:  Investment banks

Description:

They are established by an employer to facilitate and organize employee retirement funds. They are asset pools that invest in securities that have a potential to give stable returns.

Financial Institution: Pension Funds

Description:

With the use of advanced investment techniques, these largely unregulated portfolios are invested in securities. The investment objective is to offset potential losses by investing in counterbalancing securities. They are open to only a select class of investors.

Financial Institution: Hedge Funds