Mandating SLR compels commercial banks to invest in which asset?
AGovernment securities
BEquity of subsidiaries
CReal estate funds
DForeign currency loans
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Government securities
One purpose of SLR is to push banks into holding government securities such as government bonds.
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