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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.

Contributors in Investment banking

Investment banking

Subscription warrant

Banking; Investment banking

Known simply as a warrant. Type of security, usually issued together with a bond or preferred stock, entitling the holder to buy a proportionate amount of common stock at a specified price for a ...

Revolving underwriting facility

Banking; Investment banking

Abbr. RUF. Short to medium-term security traded on the Eurocommercial paper market. The lead manager acts as the sole placing agent. Renewable after expiry as required. Similar to note issuance ...

Structured product

Banking; Investment banking

Combination of two or more financial instruments, at least one of which must be a derivative, to form a new investment product.

Proxy

Banking; Investment banking

Authorization to represent a client on the basis of a power of attorney.

Cover

Banking; Investment banking

To furnish security for unsecured debt.

Banker

Banking; Investment banking

Person who performs brokerage services in his capacity as owner of a banking institution or as an executive employee of a bank.

Collateral mortgage bond

Banking; Investment banking

Collateral bond that is secured through the pledging of a mortgage. See also collateral bond.

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