Results for tag: "Shadow Banking"

Shadow banking is a term used to describe a range of non-bank financial activities that provide services similar to traditional commercial banks, but outside of the traditional banking system. It includes activities such as money market funds, securities lending, repurchase agreements, and other activities. Shadow banking is not subject to the same regulations as traditional banking, and is often seen as a way to circumvent regulations. Shadow banking is a growing sector of the banking industry, and is estimated to account for a large portion of the global financial system. It is often used to provide credit to individuals and businesses, and to facilitate transactions between financial institutions. Shadow banking can also be used to provide liquidity to the financial system, and to provide access to capital for businesses. Some of the companies in the shadow banking market include Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, UBS, and BlackRock. Show Less Read more