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By the Numbers

 Jobs

Jobs

The financial services industry provides jobs for 7.6 million Americans nationwide.

Business growth

Last year, the financial services industry raised nearly $1.6 trillion in equity and debt capital to fund businesses.

Communities

The financial services industry also raised $475 billion for state and local governments/projects in 2009. These funds are used to build schools, roads, hospitals, and to make other infrastructure improvements.

GDP

Nearly 6% of the U.S. gross domestic product is generated by the financial services industry.

American Economy

The financial industry impacts America everyday in countless ways.

 

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Key Issues

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