Primer on Corporate and Investment Banking

Just because the sign says “Bank” on the outside does not mean they operate the same on the inside. What is the difference between a commercial bank and an investment bank?

Commercial banks do more than have your checking account, make home mortgages and issue credit cards. They perform a vital economic function for businesses large and small around the world.

Investment banks do more than take your order to buy or sell a stock; they help corporations around the globe grow and prosper.