Accession Number:

ADA449471

Title:

ICAF Financial Services Industry Study

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept. 2004-2005

Corporate Author:

INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Allison, Douglas
• Barry, Kevin
• Beaver, Philip
• Browne, Michael
• Cubillos, Claudio
• Hanger, Wallace
• Kluchko, Luke
• LaDue, Charles
• McGhee, Michael
• Mitsoff, Gregory

Report Date:

2005-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

45.0

Abstract:

The U.S. financial services industry plays the leading role in providing the capital that fuels the worlds largest economy. The industry includes those firms that provide financial services to organizations or individuals, the government agencies that regulate the industry, and the markets that facilitate the exchange of financial assets. Market confidence, continuous competitive innovation, and risk distribution characterize the industry in the U.S. and promote efficiency. Outside the U.S., excessive government involvement, corruption, and immature financial systems are prevalent and have prevented many overseas financial services sectors from achieving the same efficiency as the U.S.

Descriptors:

• *UNITED STATES
• *FINANCE
• NATIONAL SECURITY
• UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
• RISK
• CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• MONEY
• BANKING
• EFFICIENCY
• LEGISLATION

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Government and Political Science

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE