What is the difference between real and nominal interest rates?

Assignment Questions  [15 Marks]

Which act/s in the US Banking Sector supports the lifeline banking service? [1Mark]

Explain the different services that are covered under Lifeline Banking for low-income people. [2 Marks]

What are the different non-deposit sources of funds for banks? [1Mark]

Explain the risks for the banks especially associated with non-deposit sources of funds. [2 Marks]

What is the difference between real and nominal interest rates?[1Mark]

Explain the concept of Interest Rate Determination in the light of the Loanable Fund Theory.  [2 Marks]

What are financial derivatives? [1Mark]

Explain the process of a financial Put Option with the help of an example.  [2 Marks]

What is the difference between an Asset sensitive and a Liability sensitive firm? [1Mark]

If interest-sensitive assets (ISA) and interest-sensitive liabilities (ISL) of a financial firm are $125 million & $100 million respectively, what will be its interest-sensitive GAP (IS GAP)?

Calculate the Relative IS GAP ratio for the same financial institution and comment, Is that firm Asset sensitive?