Which one of the following activities is not typically performed by a commercial bank?

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Receiving deposits from the publicProviding loans and credit facilitiesPerforming agency-related servicesActing as the government's banker

Explanation

Commercial banks commonly accept deposits, offer loans, and carry out agency functions. However, serving as the banker to the government is generally not a role assigned to commercial banks.

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Which one of the following activities is not typically performed by a commercial bank?

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