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.

Industry: Banking

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rating

Banking; Investment banking

Classification of the credit quality of an individual, firm, bank or state, or of securities issued by them. Awarded by banks or specialized rating agencies.

blocked securities

Banking; Investment banking

(1) Bonds or shares (e.g. securities acquired under stock option plans) which may not be sold before a certain date. (2) Securities reported lost or stolen and hence barred from trading.

unlisted security

Banking; Investment banking

Security which is not listed for trading on an official stock exchange. See also over-the-counter trading.

interest coupon

Banking; Investment banking

Coupon attached to bonds and medium-term notes and presented to collect interest on the due dates.

put on

Banking; Investment banking

Common stock market term for «to rise», e.g. of securities or currencies. See also bull market.

stock exchange index

Banking; Investment banking

Index reflecting the general trend of the stockmarket or a group of securities. See also share index.

direct mortgage loan

Banking; Investment banking

Under a direct mortgage loan, the bank is granted a mortgage lien as security for its credit exposure. Where security is given in the form of a mortgage note, this becomes the property of the bank. ...