Definition
This class consists of units mainly engaged in providing credit, or lending money, or in leasing machinery, plant and equipment purely on a financial service basis (i.e. without handling the goods) nec. Included are units which mainly borrow and lend money from a group of units related to it. Units of terminating building societies (except terminating building society management on a commission or fee basis) are included. Note: The activities of leasing and factoring of trade debts are principally conducted by Finance Companies and General Financiers which are included in ANZSIC 7329 Deposit Taking Financiers nec, Banks which are included in ANZSIC 7325 National and Regional Commercial Banks and ANZSIC 7326 Foreign Banks, and Money Market Corporation which are included in ANZSIC 7324 Money Market Corporations.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.