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International Financial Regulation and Cooperation

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What is the primary objective of international financial regulation?

  1. To promote financial stability

  2. To facilitate economic growth

  3. To protect consumers

  4. To reduce systemic risk


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of international financial regulation is to promote financial stability by ensuring that financial institutions are sound and resilient, and that financial markets are fair, efficient, and transparent.

Which international organization is responsible for coordinating financial regulation among its member countries?

  1. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  2. World Bank

  3. Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

  4. Financial Stability Board (FSB)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is an international body that coordinates financial regulation among its member countries. It was established in 2009 in response to the global financial crisis.

What is the Basel Accord?

  1. A set of international standards for capital adequacy and risk management for banks

  2. A framework for international monetary cooperation

  3. A set of rules for the regulation of international trade

  4. A treaty that establishes the World Trade Organization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Basel Accord is a set of international standards for capital adequacy and risk management for banks. It was developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), which is a committee of central bank governors and supervisors from around the world.

What is the purpose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

  1. To promote international monetary cooperation

  2. To facilitate economic growth

  3. To provide financial assistance to countries in need

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that promotes international monetary cooperation, facilitates economic growth, provides financial assistance to countries in need, and works to stabilize the international monetary system.

What is the World Bank?

  1. An international financial institution that provides financial assistance to developing countries

  2. A specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes economic and social development

  3. A group of countries that work together to promote economic cooperation and development

  4. A regional development bank that provides financial assistance to countries in a specific region


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides financial assistance to developing countries. It was established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference.

What is the purpose of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)?

  1. To develop and promote policies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

  2. To promote financial stability

  3. To facilitate economic growth

  4. To provide financial assistance to countries in need


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental organization that develops and promotes policies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

What is the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)?

  1. An international organization that brings together securities regulators from around the world

  2. A specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes economic and social development

  3. A group of countries that work together to promote economic cooperation and development

  4. A regional development bank that provides financial assistance to countries in a specific region


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is an international organization that brings together securities regulators from around the world. It was established in 1983.

What is the purpose of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)?

  1. To promote effective and efficient supervision of the insurance industry

  2. To promote financial stability

  3. To facilitate economic growth

  4. To provide financial assistance to countries in need


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) is an international organization that promotes effective and efficient supervision of the insurance industry.

What is the purpose of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)?

  1. To develop and promote international standards for accounting and auditing

  2. To promote financial stability

  3. To facilitate economic growth

  4. To provide financial assistance to countries in need


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is an international organization that develops and promotes international standards for accounting and auditing.

What is the purpose of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB)?

  1. To promote the development of small businesses around the world

  2. To promote financial stability

  3. To facilitate economic growth

  4. To provide financial assistance to countries in need


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Council for Small Business (ICSB) is an international organization that promotes the development of small businesses around the world.

What is the purpose of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

  1. To promote free trade among its member countries

  2. To promote financial stability

  3. To facilitate economic growth

  4. To provide financial assistance to countries in need


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organization that promotes free trade among its member countries.

What is the purpose of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?

  1. To promote trade and development, particularly in developing countries

  2. To promote financial stability

  3. To facilitate economic growth

  4. To provide financial assistance to countries in need


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes trade and development, particularly in developing countries.

What is the purpose of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?

  1. To promote economic growth and development among its member countries

  2. To promote financial stability

  3. To facilitate economic growth

  4. To provide financial assistance to countries in need


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an intergovernmental organization that promotes economic growth and development among its member countries.

What is the purpose of the G20?

  1. To bring together the leaders of the world's largest economies to discuss and coordinate economic policies

  2. To promote financial stability

  3. To facilitate economic growth

  4. To provide financial assistance to countries in need


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The G20 is a group of 20 countries that brings together the leaders of the world's largest economies to discuss and coordinate economic policies.

What is the purpose of the BRICS?

  1. To bring together the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss and coordinate economic policies

  2. To promote financial stability

  3. To facilitate economic growth

  4. To provide financial assistance to countries in need


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The BRICS is a group of five countries that brings together the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss and coordinate economic policies.

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