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Financial Statement Analysis Fi575

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TABLE OF CONTENTS | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | 3 | INDUSTRY BACKGROUND | 4 | COMPANY PROFILE | 6 | RATIO ANALYSIS | 8 | ANALYSIS OF OPERATING ACTIVITIES | 9 | ANALYSIS OF INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 11 | ANALYSIS OF FINANCING ACTIVITIES …show more content…

is the industry leader followed by JP Morgan Chase & Co. with 15.9% market share while the Citigroup Inc. ranks fifth with 5.5% market share (Andrews, 2011).

Banking industry is currently operating in the maturity stage. There are many players as a result of which the competition is quite high. Competition is broadly based on the levels of fees charged, reputation, the range of services and products provided. As the industry consolidates and the range of services broadens, the size and geographic spread of industry players in increasing. Providing a high set of barriers is the capital and regulatory requirements within the banking sector. Entities that want to start up as a commercial bank and/or investment bank or securities dealer face significant establishment costs in order to gain acceptance and meet market reputation. Furthermore, start-ups require up-front expenses in order to establish proper distribution channels. Globalization is high and the trend is increasing. Cross-border sales and acquisitions of banking operations are also occurring, as assets are shuffled in the race to raise capital.

The cyclical nature of the industry results in it having very high revenue volatility. When economic and financial market conditions are good, this industry tends to perform well. When the financial markets turn downward, revenue is often hit hard and early. In terms of the industry assistance, there was little support before the subprime

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