Investment Banking & Securities Dealing in the US

Off to boot camp

This industry had indulged itself for many years, it wasn't unregulated, but while everyone was making money borrowing, lending and leveraging became a bubble of credit built on expectation that just kept growing. Like a set of domino's, the collapse of a select few major financiers started a chain reaction, bursting the global credit bubble. The industry is yet to show signs of recovery, but when it does growth will be far more strictly regulated.  This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in underwriting, originating, and/or maintaining markets for issues of securities. Investment bankers act as principals (i.e., investors who buy or sell on their own account) in firm commitment transactions or act as agents in best effort and standby commitments. This industry also includes establishments acting as principals in buying or selling securities generally on a spread basis, such as securities dealers or stock option dealers. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.