Difference between revisions of "Financial Product versus Financial Service"

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Financial Product versus Financial Service

A Financial Product is a tangible and discernible item produced by a Financial Service organization produces, including digital file-based output. Examples of products from the Digitization Services Branch:

  • Financial Contracts
  • Information Technology Artefacts (ATM machines, POS, Credit Cards)


A Financial Service is a less tangible benefit that is either offered on its own right or as a significant element of a tangible financial product:

  • Consulting with clients on appropriate financial products for specific purposes
  • Providing advice on risk management / portfolio management