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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Subprime

Banking; Investment banking

A specific segment of the lending market. Typically, subprime products (e.g., loans, mortgages, or credit cards) are directed at persons with blemished or limited credit history who do not qualify ...

Registered share with restricted transferability

Banking; Investment banking

A registered share which can only be transferred subject to restrictions. Its purpose is to provide better protection against an undesired change in the share capital structure. See also restricted ...

Trading price

Banking; Investment banking

The price at which a stock exchange transaction is effected. Each trading price on the Swiss Exchange is registered and published (provided a round lot has been traded). By contrast, an asked price ...

Spot

Banking; Investment banking

In the case of stock market transactions the designation for a cash transaction (payment and delivery are immediate). See also spot transaction.

Emerging market

Banking; Investment banking

Newly industrialising country or market with above-average growth potential and developing financial markets.

Asset management mandate

Banking; Investment banking

Also: portfolio management mandate. Limited power of attorney empowering the authorised agent to perform management and administrative acts, but not conferring any authority with regard to disposal. ...

Bank's inhouse fund

Banking; Investment banking

Fund-like pool of assets. Units are offered solely to clients who already have assets under management with the bank operating the fund. Under Switzerland's Investment Fund Act, a bank may not ...