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Bullion

1992

Discount Houses

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The Role Of Discount Houses In Monetary Policy Implementation., B. A. Oke Jun 1992

The Role Of Discount Houses In Monetary Policy Implementation., B. A. Oke

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Discount houses are financial institutions which shift funds between the central bank on one hand and licensed banks on the other hand, through the provision of discounting and re-discounting of eligible short-term securities such as treasury bills and certificates and commercial bills. The purpose of this paper therefore is to highlight the role of discount houses in monetary policy implementation. Part I discusses the assets structure a d functions of discount houses. Part II discusses the role of discount houses in monetary policy implementation. Part II highlights the relationship between a central bank and discount houses while Part IV focuses …


The Need For Discount Houses In Nigeria., O S. Oduyemi Jun 1992

The Need For Discount Houses In Nigeria., O S. Oduyemi

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Given the rapid expansion of Nigerian economy and the growth in government activities, discount houses in Nigeria will not only have busy schedules but will also be lucrative. The paper discusses the antecedents for the establishment of discount houses in Nigeria as well as their functions. To facilitate the presentation, the paper is divided into three parts. Part I highlights the role of discount houses and their functions. Part II discuss the rationale for establishing discount houses in Nigeria. The paper ends in part III which contains a discussion on prospects of discount houses in Nigeria as well as a …