Financial Industry Guide: 2012

Resource type: Article

Status: Law stated as at 15-Feb-2012

Jurisdiction: USA

This Article provides a comprehensive overview of the US financial services industry. It includes a discussion of the main sectors and players, the characteristics of the market, and how it is regulated. It also analyzes the industry's risk factors, the types of legal relationships created, general finance and tax issues, and typical business combinations. Anticipated developments in the financial industry over the upcoming year are highlighted.

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Resource ID: 5-518-0404
Law stated date: 15-Feb-2012
Products: PLC UK Financial Services, PLC US Corporate & Securities, PLC US Finance, PLC US Law Department

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