Section A

(1)

(a) Economics Analysis (Macro or Micro Analysis) (5marks) a. An analysis of the current macro and micro economic environment in which the commercial bank is currently operating. Your analysis should include but not limited to the direction of economic growth, inflation, unemployment rate etc. Provide a forecast of how these economic variables will impact the bank.

Section B

(a) Compare and contrast the operational risk, compliance and financial challenges faced RCB which operates in two jurisdictions (Jamaica, Trinidad or Barbados). Discuss how these challenges will impact the financial intuitions ability to offer a wide range of financial products to the public.