Definition
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (NAICS 522)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (NAICS 522) subsector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Subsector

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in lending funds raised from depositors or by issuing debt, and establishments that facilitate the lending of funds or issuance of credit by engaging in such activities as mortgage and loan brokerage, clearinghouse and reserve services, and cheque-cashing services.

Exclusions

No exclusions are specified in the 2007 NAICS Canada manual.