Other Financial Institutions in the Financial Sector

The video tutorial explores various financial institutions within the financial sector, including banks, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension funds, crowdfunding platforms, building societies, private equity firms, and the shadow banking sector. It highlights the roles and functions of these institutions, discusses the PPI scandal, and explains the concept of portfolio balancing. The shadow banking sector is examined in detail, emphasizing its risks and impact on the 2008 financial crisis. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

Discuss the risks associated with the shadow banking sector.

What measures are used to assess the size of the shadow banking sector?

How did the shadow banking sector contribute to the 2008 financial crisis?

In what ways can the presence of shadow banking amplify financial instability?