Other monetary intermediation

This activity covers the provision of financial services by commercial banks, which includes accepting deposits, providing loans, and offering various financial products to individuals and businesses. It encompasses activities such as the management of checking and savings accounts, as well as the issuance of credit and debit cards.

This activity covers the provision of banking services that comply with Islamic law (Sharia). Islamic banks engage in financial transactions that avoid interest (riba) and promote risk-sharing, and they may offer services such as savings accounts, investment accounts, and financing for various purposes in accordance with Islamic principles.

This activity covers the operations of offshore banks, which are financial institutions that provide banking services to non-residents and operate outside the regulatory framework of the domestic banking system. It also includes offshore Islamic banks, which offer banking services in accordance with Islamic law.

This activity covers the operations of investment banks, which primarily engage in underwriting securities, facilitating mergers and acquisitions, and providing advisory services on financial transactions. Investment banks also assist clients in raising capital through the issuance of stocks and bonds.

This activity covers development financial institutions that accept deposits and provide financial services aimed at promoting economic development. These institutions may offer capital or credit facilities to support new or existing ventures in various sectors, including industrial, agricultural, and commercial activities.

This activity covers financial institutions that engage in monetary intermediation by accepting deposits and providing loans, but do not fall into the more specific categories of traditional banks or credit institutions. It includes entities such as savings banks, cooperative banks, and other similar financial intermediaries that perform these functions.