The finance sector is known as a particularly lucrative industry and is closely associated with wealth and prestige. Recently debates have raged over whether the people in these positions are overpaid, especially when you consider that the large salaries on offer are bolstered by huge bonuses and other benefits. With the recent worldwide financial difficulties, the number of positions in the finance sector has been shrinking as large companies attempt to save money in the face of austerity and recover the former dominance of the industry before the recession.