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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.
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reorganization
Banking; Investment banking
Also: reform. Restoring the economic and financial viability of a company through such measures as tighter control over its financial operations, reducing the capital stock (share capital) or raising ...
tier 3
Banking; Investment banking
Category of a bank's equity that comprises the additional capital. See also tier 1, tier 2.
warrant
Banking; Investment banking
(1) Warehouse or pledge receipt. In some countries these have the characteristics of securities. (2) Securities underwriting: short for subscription warrant.
at par
Banking; Investment banking
Indicates that the price of the instrument is equal to its face or nominal value. See also issue at par, par value price.
commodity exchange
Banking; Investment banking
Exchange specializing in commodities / raw materials contracts. The major commodities exchanges are located in Chicago, London and New York.
partial acceptance
Banking; Investment banking
An acceptance which varies from the terms of the bill itself, e.g. in that it calls for payment of only part of the amount. See also bill of exchange.
vostro account
Banking; Investment banking
A foreign bank's account with a domestic bank, either in local currency or foreign currency. The domestic bank maintains the account and prepares the statement. Opposite: nostro account.
