Financial services encompass a wide range of activities, products, and industries that help individuals and organizations manage their money, investments, and risks. This includes banking, insurance, investment management, financial planning, and more. Research in the financial services sector typically focuses on topics such as market trends, regulatory developments, consumer behavior, risk management strategies, investment analysis, and financial technology (fintech). Researchers in this area may work for financial institutions, government agencies, consulting firms, or academic institutions, and their findings often help inform business decisions, public policy, and academic theories related to finance and economics.