With regulatory restrictions and increased compli-ance costs putting pressure on the top line, banks increasingly are eyeing-securities brokerage as a source of revenue. Beyond that, expanded product offer-ings allow banks to retain cli-ents who would go elsewhere for investment services. For customers, there is the benefit of one-stop shopping, dealing with a trusted party, as well as a rare welcome for those who have limited amounts to invest.
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