Investment banking

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.

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syndicated loan

Banking; Investment banking

Also: syndicated credit. Credit or loan granted jointly by two or more banks, one of which acts as lead manager.

negative pledge clause

Banking; Investment banking

Promise made by the borrower in writing to the creditor not to pledge any assets in favour of third parties (securities, goods, claims, etc.) without the agreement of the creditor. This clause is ...

private banker

Banking; Investment banking

In Switzerland: Private bankers are the owners or partners of a private bank, as defined by the Swiss Banking Act, who are liable with their personal assets. The term is a protected mark. SNB ...

secondary market

Banking; Investment banking

Market on which the trading of securities takes place. See also primary market.

turnaround

Banking; Investment banking

An upturn in the underlying trend for a sector or company, providing a good opportunity to buy into specific securities.

night safe

Banking; Investment banking

Night depository in the form of a vault which is used mainly by commercial clients to deposit their takings in safeboxes or safebags outside opening hours. Their use is regulated by written ...

portfolio investment

Banking; Investment banking

Investments in tradable securities and book-entry securities of foreign issuers. The key motivation is to earn a return and not to exert an influence on the company's business operations. Examples ...