In the context of 'This is the island's main city and financial, governmental, and administrative centre, and its charms match those of other Mediterranean  jewels.  ', does 'The city has a lot of banks and other types of financial institutions. ' serve as a direct counterargument?
This is the island's main city and financial, governmental, and administrative centre, and its charms match those of other Mediterranean  jewels.  ###The city has a lot of banks and other types of financial institutions. 