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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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Investment banking
spot next
Banking; Investment banking
Abbr.: SN. Swap transaction involving the purchase of currency for delivery on the working day after the spot date.
below par
Banking; Investment banking
Term that indicates that the price of a security is lower than its nominal value. Opposite: above par.
interest margin
Banking; Investment banking
(1) The difference between the interest earned by a bank and the interest paid by it. (2) The difference between the interest rates in a particular sector of the banking business, e.g. between the ...
stock market order
Banking; Investment banking
Order given to the bank or stockbroker by the customer to buy or sell securities on his behalf on the stock exchange.
foreign exchange controls
Banking; Investment banking
State measures to regulate inflows and outflows of domestic and foreign currency.
floor
Banking; Investment banking
(1) Financial instrument guaranteeing a contractually agreed minimum rate of interest. Opposite: cap. (2) Area of a stock exchange in which trading is conducted.
