This paper looks at the role of commercial banks and investment banks as financial advisors. Unlike some areas of investment banking, commercial banks have been allowed to compete directly with traditional investments banks in this area. In their role as lenders and advisors, banks can be...

"The last 35 years have been dramatic for the financial services industry. In the 1990s and 2000s, boundaries between the traditional industry sectors, such as commercial banking and investment banking, broke down, and competition became increasingly global in nature. Many forces contributed to...

Why are financial "institutions special" -- Financial services : depository institutions -- Financial services : finance companies -- Financial services : securities brokerage and investment banking -- Financial services : mutual funds and hedge funds -- Financial services : insurance -- Risks...