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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sight deposits

Banking; Investment banking

Also referred to as demand deposits. Bank balances which can be withdrawn at any time, i.e. without any prior notification.

underwriting price

Banking; Investment banking

The price to be paid by the banks to issuers for the direct underwriting of a new securities issue. The difference between the issue price and the underwriting price is the banks' gross profit margin ...

paying agent

Banking; Investment banking

Agent or bank appointed by the issuer of securities to carry out all ongoing transactions that arise for the owners of the said securities, e.g. payment of dividends and interest coupons.

at the money

Banking; Investment banking

Situation where an option has an exercise price equal to or near the current price of the underlying. See also out of the money, in the money.

subscription right

Banking; Investment banking

Privilege given to a shareholder to purchase additional shares.

deflation

Banking; Investment banking

A sharp decline in prices or an increase in the purchasing power of money, brought about by a decrease in the amount of money in circulation relative to the amount of goods and services available. ...