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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securities investment fund

Banking; Investment banking

Investment fund whose assets are invested in stocks, bonds and/or other securities.

shareholder

Banking; Investment banking

Also: stockholder. Part-owner of a corporation by virtue of holding one or a number of shares in it.

market order

Banking; Investment banking

Also: unlimited order. Order for the purchase or sale of a security without specifying a price limit. This means that the entire transaction must be carried out as quickly as possible at the best ...

reserve for doubtful debts

Banking; Investment banking

A reserve set aside for anticipated losses arising from bad debts. See also credit risk.

export credit

Banking; Investment banking

Form of export financing. Export credit is extended by Swiss banks to finance export deliveries not covered by an ERG or to finance prepayments, interim payments and any local costs associated with ...

gold standard

Banking; Investment banking

A system whereby notes issued are backed by gold. In place in the UK from 1821-1914. The system has the advantage that it gives an automatic check on inflation, and the drawback that the total of ...

bill of lading

Banking; Investment banking

A document issued in ocean traffic, the bill of lading confirms that the goods have been received for shipment, the terms under which shipping is to take place and that they are to be surrendered to ...