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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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issuer of a covered warrant

Banking; Investment banking

Also: writer of a covered warrant, writer. Seller of an option, who is obliged to buy or sell the underlying security at the pre-determined strike price. Whether the option is exercised depends on ...

expiry

Banking; Investment banking

Also: maturity. Date on which a debt (e.g. a bond) falls due or an option expires. Borrowers who fail to meet their obligations by the expiry date are said to be in default. See also default ...

FTSE-100

Banking; Investment banking

UK share price index compiled by FTSE, a company owned by the Financial Times and the London Stock Exchange. This index comprises the 100 most highly capitalised blue chip companies, representing ...

Swiss GAAP ARR

Banking; Investment banking

See Swiss Accounting and Reporting Recommendations.

draw by lot

Banking; Investment banking

Lots are drawn to determine which bonds are to be redeemed according to the redemption schedule.

bull market

Banking; Investment banking

Also: bullish market, rising market. Market where prices are rising. See also rally. Opposite: bear market.

day deposit (90 days)

Banking; Investment banking

Bank deposit from clients or other banks fixed for a term of 90 days. See also time deposit.

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