Question

    Match the following:

    A) BCBS                 P) Swiss non-profit foundation, based in Geneva

    B) ADB                   Q) specialized agency of the United Nations

    C) IFAD                   R) Banking supervisory matters

    D) WEF                   S) Development finance institution 

    A A-P, B-S, C-R, D-Q Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A-R, B-P, C-S, D-Q Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A-R, B-S, C-Q, D-P Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A-Q, B-R, C-P, D-S Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is a committee of banking supervisory authorities. It provides a forum for regular cooperation on banking supervisory matters. Its objective is to enhance understanding of key supervisory issues and improve the quality of banking supervision worldwide. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in the Ortigas Center located in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a specialized agency of the United Nations, was established as an international financial institution in 1977 as one of the major outcomes of the 1974 World Food Conference. IFAD is dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss non-profit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva. Its mission is cited as "committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas"

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