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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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consumer price index

Banking; Investment banking

An index that measures the prices of consumer goods in a country, based on a basket of goods intended to replicate the purchasing habits of a typical consumer. The percentage change in the index ...

negative interest

Banking; Investment banking

Also: interest charge. Interest which is deducted from the principal.

private banking

Banking; Investment banking

Investment counselling and portfolio asset management services offered to international private and institutional clients.

sell-side research

Banking; Investment banking

Financial analysis conducted by a securities house or the organizational unit of a bank responsible for investment banking, with the focus on writing financial reports on companies and subsequently ...

overvaluation

Banking; Investment banking

A security is said to be overvalued if its valuation is excessively high. Opposite: undervaluation.

reinvestment discount

Banking; Investment banking

Discount on the issuing price granted by investment funds to customers reinvesting income proceeds to acquire fund units of the same type.

securities account

Banking; Investment banking

See safekeeping account.

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