Banking and Finance Sector
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What is the Banking and Finance Sector?
It is a broad field where individuals and businesses manage their financial resources, invest, use credit and benefit from insurance services. The sector is divided into eight main sub-categories.
Commercial Banking
Covers everyday financial transactions for individuals and businesses, such as deposits, loans and payment systems.
Investment Banking
Advises companies on raising funds in capital markets, on mergers and acquisitions, and on investment strategies.
Corporate Banking
Provides tailored solutions for institutions with large-scale transactions and complex financial needs.
Retail Banking
Includes personal accounts, consumer loans, mortgages and credit card services for individual customers.
Private Banking & Wealth
Offers personalised financial planning and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals.
Microfinance
Covers small-scale loans, savings and financial access services for low-income individuals and small businesses.
Insurance
Protects individuals and businesses against risks through products such as life, health, property and accident insurance.
Financial Technology (Fintech)
Covers companies that digitalise traditional financial services; it is one of the sector’s fastest-growing areas.








