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.

Industry: Banking

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general business conditions

Banking; Investment banking

The principles and guidelines that govern business relations. They are an integral part of contracts concluded between a company (e.g. a bank) and any of numerous business partners.

working capital loan

Banking; Investment banking

Loan granted to temporarily strengthen the working capital of companies and self-employed persons to ease a shortage of liquidity. See also capital investment loan.

uncovered position

Banking; Investment banking

(1) The seller of an uncovered position is still under obligation to deliver them. (2) Shortage of units due to an excessive number of short sales. (3) An uncovered amount under a Lombard loan.

loan against pledge

Banking; Investment banking

Loan secured by the pledging of collateral.

growth-style investing

Banking; Investment banking

Investment strategy that focuses on companies whose earnings are expected to rise at an above-average rate.

account statement

Banking; Investment banking

A summary in writing of all account transactions within a given period. Depending on the type of account, interest is calculated on a monthly to yearly basis. Can also be accessed online.

netting

Banking; Investment banking

Mutual offsetting of claims and liabilities from identical types of transaction between two parties. Important in connection with the capital adequacy requirements applicable to banks. In industry: a ...