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Rules and regulations in the US, Britain and Japan prevented commercial banks doing investment banking business. Some other countries (Germany, Switzerland) already had universal banks doing all kinds of financial business.
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The financial industry changed radically in 1980s and 90s when it was deregulated.
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Many large international conglomerates offer a complete range of financial services. Individuals and companies can use a single financial institution for all their financial needs.
