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What Is The Meaning Of Financial Service?

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    Financial services refer to services provided by the finance industry. The finance industry encompasses a broad range of organizations that deal with the management of money. Among these organizations are banks, credit card companies, insurance companies, consumer finance companies, stock brokerages, investment funds and some government sponsored enterprises. As of 2004, the financial services industry represented 20% of the market capitalization of the S&P 500 in the United States.
    Banks
    A "commercial bank" is what is commonly referred to as simply a "bank". The term "commercial" is used to distinguish it from an "investment bank", a type of financial services entity which, instead of lending money directly to a business, helps businesses raise money from other firms in the form of bonds (debt) or stock (equity).

    Banking services
    The primary operations of banks include:

    Keeping money safe while also allowing withdrawals when needed
    Issuance of checkbooks so that bills can be paid and other kinds of payments can be delivered by post
    Provide personal loans, commercial loans, and mortgage loans (typically loans to purchase a home, property or business)
    Issuance of credit cards and processing of credit card transactions and billing
    Issuance of debit cards for use as a substitute for checks
    Allow financial transactions at branches or by using Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
    Provide wire transfers of funds and Electronic fund transfers between banks
    Facilitation of standing orders and direct debits, so payments for bills can be made automatically
    Provide overdraft agreements for the temporary advancement of the Bank's own money to meet monthly spending commitments of a customer in their current account.
    Provide Charge card advances of the Bank's own money for customers wishing to settle credit advances monthly.
    Provide a check guaranteed by the Bank itself and prepaid by the customer, such as a cashier's check or certified check.
    Notary service for financial and other documents
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