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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Defensive investment

Banking; Investment banking

Security with comparatively low price and earnings fluctuations in contrast to speculative securities. Defensive investments such as blue chips and bonds are especially suitable for long-term capital ...

Blank endorsement

Banking; Investment banking

Endorsement not bearing the name of the endorsee. The instrument merely contains the signature of the endorser. See also assignment in blank.

Portfolio valuation

Banking; Investment banking

Valuation of all securities held in a safekeeping account at current market or taxable value prices. See also portfolio analysis.

Financial analysis

Banking; Investment banking

Also: investment research. Analysis of political and economic conditions, the state of the financial markets, specific industries and companies with a view to developing an investment policy, an ...

Hedge fund

Banking; Investment banking

Private collective investment vehicle which is active in the global capital markets, seeks to achieve absolute returns and capital appreciation. Hedge funds use a variety of investment techniques, ...

Note issuance facility

Banking; Investment banking

Abbreviation: NIF. Credit limit extended to first-class borrowers in the Euromarket which cover their medium-term capital requirements through revolving issues. See also revolving underwriting ...

Floating rate note

Banking; Investment banking

Abbreviation: FRN. Also: floating rate bond. Bond with a variable interest rate based on a reference interest rate, plus or minus a further component as risk premium.