Would it be considered a financial institution; precisely a bank? If yes how would you relate its financial services to the definition of a bank? Would you consider “STC Pay” successfully compete on the financial market?

Assignment Questions

(2 points)

• List at least two money market instruments that are traded in Saudi Arabia.
• List at least three capital market instruments that are traded in Saudi Arabia.

(4 points) What are the rules provided by the Real Estate General Authority in Saudi Arabia (list a least 5 of them) and briefly explain whether the authority added value to the financial system in the country? You need to search on the Real Estate General Authority official website.

(4 points) STC Pay is a Saudi Digital Payment which provide a digital wallet to its client, so answer these questions regarding to STC Pay:

• Would it be considered a financial institution; precisely a bank? If yes how would you relate its financial services to the definition of a bank?
• Would you consider “STC Pay” successfully compete on the financial market?