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Types of Banks
Types of Banks
Universal banks
A universal bank engages in a wide range of banking operations, acting
as both a commercial and an investment bank, as well as offering
additional financial services such as insurance. It is a bank where all the
financial products are available.
Commercial banks
A commercial bank is a financial organization that takes deposits who
have surplus money and makes loans for people who are in need.
Thrift banks
Is a type of financial organization that focuses in providing clients with
savings accounts and issuing house mortgages.