1. The document discusses underwriting and its role in financial institutions and markets. Underwriting helps set rational borrowing rates, form suitable premiums, and price investment risk. It is considered a key function in banking, insurance, and stock markets. 2. Financial advisors provide advice on managing money related to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. They help clients make good decisions and guide them in managing their investments and portfolios. 3. Syndication involves a group of banks offering loans to a single borrower. There are various roles within syndication including the lead bank and participating banks. Syndication can take different forms such as underwritten deals or best effort deals.