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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Payment guarantee

Banking; Investment banking

A payment guarantee secures any claims by the seller on the buyer for payment of the contract price by the agreed date. Often used in the import-export business instead of a documentary credit where ...

Investment horizon

Banking; Investment banking

Period of time for which an investor wishes to invest part of his assets.

Asset and liability management

Banking; Investment banking

Reconciliation of the assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet operations of a bank in order to optimise profitability, liquidity and security within the possibilities offered by the law.

Backwardation business

Banking; Investment banking

Extension of a short position until the next settlement date of the securities market, where the bank delivers the securities on a loan basis on the originally agreed settlement date and charges the ...

Control stock

Banking; Investment banking

Shareholding held by management or individual shareholders which represents less than a majority but is nevertheless sufficient to exert a decisive influence at shareholders' meetings.

Full-service bank

Banking; Investment banking

A bank operating in all banking sectors and for all types of clients. Banks combining investment banking, commercial banking, and other activities are now also possible in America, via a holding ...