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.

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indicator

Banking; Investment banking

A series of data used as a proxy for the development of another statistic. See also economic indicator.

short-term liabilities

Banking; Investment banking

See liabilities.

odd lot

Banking; Investment banking

Also: fraction. Securities trade less than a round lot. The Swiss Exchange only accepts unlimited orders for odd lots.

regional fund

Banking; Investment banking

Investment fund which invests in a specific geographic region or economic area.

stand-by letter of credit

Banking; Investment banking

A common form of bank guarantee in the USA and Asia. May be used for all types of guarantee, in particular as a payment guarantee. It also serves as security for the event a third party fails to meet ...

practices

Banking; Investment banking

Customs or practices in trading or business that have become established over the years, e.g. stock exchange practice.

enforced saving

Banking; Investment banking

All measures imposed by government bodies through legislation or collective agreements to establish a social security system that provides for retirement and invalidity. In Switzerland, the ...