NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Way, Jabi-Abuja
Faculty of Management Sciences, Department of Financial Studies
JULY 2017 EXAMINATIONS
COURSE CODE: BFN 304 CREDIT UNIT: 2
COURSE TITLE: FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
TIME ALLOWED: 2 hrs
Instructions: 1. Attempt question Number one (1) and any other two (2).
2. Question number 1 is compulsory and carries 30 marks, while the other questions
carry 20 marks each
Present all points in a coherent and orderly manner
QUESTION 1
1a) Discuss the differences between Islamic and Conventional banks as discussed by Abdul
Gafoor, 2007. 18 Marks
1b) Give 8 functions of a Financial System 8 Marks
1c) Briefly Explain the Financial System 4 Marks
QUESTION 2
2a) What are Financial Intermediaries? 5 Marks
2b) List nine (9) financial instruments being used in the capital market 9 Marks
2c) List six (6) peculiarities of the Islamic banking system 6 Marks
QUESTION 3
3a) Identify the main benefits of insurance policies 7 Marks
3b) Discuss seven (7) types of insurance products. 13 Marks
QUESTION 4
4a) Name 10 essential considerations for the successful marketing of bank services. 10 Marks
4b) Strategic marketing of banking services in relation to environmental demands requires the
certain steps; mention four (4). 2 Marks
4c) Discuss four reasons for marketing of Bank services 8 Marks
QUESTION 5
5a) Discuss the methods of credit control adopted by the Central Bank of Nigeria. 20 Marks