3 A. Is there any association between global geopolitical affairs and the popularity of Eurocurrency deposits? Do you think the "surplus units" from politically stable countries can find Eurocurrency deposits attractive? Explain referring to the current world-wide geopolitical situation. [4 marks] B. PLT Bank has recorded the following trends over a five-year period (all figures in millions of dollars): Year Net Income After-Tax Total Operating Revenues Total Assets Total Liabilities 2017 $3.65 $26.50 $300.00 $273.00 2018 2.75 30.10 318.00 288.00 2019 3.25 39.80 328.00 295.00 2020 3.65 47.50 350.00 314.00 2021 4.00 55.90 368.00 330.00 Calculate ROE, profit margin, asset utilization, and equity multiplier for PLT bank over the given periods. Do you find any adverse trends? Explain. Where would you recommend that PLT's management look to deal with the potential problems? [6 marks]