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Maigrit PLC - Ike Madu: Some Facts That You Need To Know About The Financial Industry

Written by Ike Madu

Topic: Financial LiteracyPublished May 22, 2017
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Before forming the Maigrit PLC and other businesses, I, Ike Madu, have been into the financial industry for over four years. Having worked as a manager for General Portfolio and eventually as a Senior Consultant for Mildon/ Laurentian Life, companies that provide financial services, I, Ike Madu, have encountered a lot of prospect clients with misconceptions about the financial industry. In this view, I, Ike Madu, will provide some insights on the scope of the financial industry to give people a better understanding of its services.

Meaning Of Financial Services

The Financial services industry involves in money management of financial institutions such as banks, finance companies, and lending companies, may it be stock brokerages, investments or anything in similar. It also includes the management of credit unions, consumer finance institutions, credit card companies, and even government-sponsored enterprises.

The Role Of Financial Services Industry in The Economic World

Engaging in every economic location, financial services industry, managing funds and moving them from one entity to another, the financial services industry is a major player in the global economy. With its growing market from individuals to partnerships, non-profit organizations and even to government agencies, financial services industry's scope is not only in banking, securities, and financial planning.

The financial services industry plays even bigger than that. It has a broader scope which includes Financial Information Services, Accounting Firms, Financial Consultation, and Regulatory Agencies and Securities Commissions. The industry is also responsible for Financial Management that functions as a corporate controller, treasury and even Internal auditing. These functions are commonly mistaken as Accounting responsibilities, but in fact, they are more on Financial services/ management.

Share of The Financial Services Industry in the Market

As the financial industry holds a huge proportion in the world economy, it also constitutes a fair share in the marketplace in terms of equity. However, in the aspect of earnings, the financial arena still has a room for growth.

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Ike Madu is an accomplished director / manager / project coordinator with direct experience in both the recruiting and building of cohesive work teams.