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Investment banking

Of or relating to the business of underwriting, or acting as the client's agent, in the issuance of securities in order to assist an individual, commercial enterprise, corporation or government instution ro raise capital.

Contributors in Investment banking

Investment banking

allround fund; balanced fund

Banking; Investment banking

Investment fund which is not restricted to any particular countries, regions or sectors and which invests globally.

American-style option

Banking; Investment banking

Option which can be exercised at any time, including on the expiry date. See also European option.

Investment Fund Act

Banking; Investment banking

Swiss law which, together with the related ordinances issued by the Federal Council and the Swiss regulatory authority, governs the relationships between investors, fund management and custodian ...

floating rate bond; floating rate note (FRN)

Banking; Investment banking

Abbreviation: FRB. Synonym for floating rate note.

Aussie bond

Banking; Investment banking

Bond issued by foreign borrowers and denominated in Australian dollars (AUD).

Bancomat International

Banking; Investment banking

International cash dispenser chain created to enable bank customers to withdraw cash up to a certain amount at anytime of the day or night. To do this, clients require a customer card or Maestro card ...

Bank for International Settlements

Banking; Investment banking

Abbr.: BIS. International financial institution domiciled in Basel. The BIS promotes cooperation between central banks as well as advocating the standardization of banking regulations by issuing ...

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