Topic 9- Investment Flashcards
(19 cards)
What are the types of investment services?
investment management service custodial/nominee service foreign currency deposits ESA EPS Overdraft lines margin trading unit trust structured deposit
What are the kinds of stockbroker?
remisier
dealer
What are the bank services for share trading
ESA
EPS
What are the share financing services
overdraft
margin trading services
What are the features of structured deposits?
additional returns
min. investment amount
principal protection
no fees
What are the factors to consider in selecting an investment?
financial needs and time horizon
risk versus returns
What are the ways banks promote and differentiate their investment products
investment advice and products
wider product choice
tie-ups between banks and stockbroking firms
active promotion
What are the types of channels of distribution of investment products
electronic
traditional
What are the electronic channels of distribution
online trading (unit trusts, shares) voice activated trading
What are the traditional channels of distribution
traditional bank branches
third party
investment centres or shops
What are the main types of life insurance
whole term endowment investment linked life annuity
What are the main types of general insurance
home insurance
motor insurance
misc accident insurance
What are the main types of home insurance
houseowner
householder
strata title
mortgage insurance
What are the main types of motor insurance
third party, fire, theft
comprehensive
What are the main types of accident insurance
property insurance
fidelity guarantee
insurance of persons
What are examples of property insurance
theft policies
money insurance
What are the examples of insurance of persons
personal accident insurance
travel insurance policies
medical insurance
What are the main distribution channel of insurance companies?
agents brokers financial advisors bank branch network direct channels
What are the challenges in the singapore insurance industry?
new dist. channels
ageing population
upgrading standards of asset management