institutionsbanks
Institutions banks, often written as institutional banks, are terms used to describe financial institutions that primarily serve institutional clients such as large corporations, governments, financial institutions, and funds. These banks focus on wholesale banking rather than retail or consumer banking and operate across domestic and international markets. The term can refer to divisions within larger universal banks or to standalone institutions that specialize in serving large clients.
Core activities include corporate lending and syndicated loans, treasury and cash management, trade finance, project and
Business models rely on relationship-based sales, longer client horizons, and higher fee income from sizable deals.
Market structure varies by country but commonly includes divisions within universal banks or independent investment banks.