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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Proportionate consolidation

Banking; Investment banking

In contrast to full consolidation, a method whereby the results of subsidiaries are consolidated in the group accounts on a pro rata basis according to the size of the group's equity interest. ...

Savings book

Banking; Investment banking

Savings account maintained in book form. Although once widely used, it has now largely been replaced by the savings account.

Turnover commission

Banking; Investment banking

Also referred to as turnover fee. Commission charged to the accountholder and calculated on the basis of the current account turnover.

Certificate

Banking; Investment banking

(1) Record, attestation, confirmation. (2) Collective document of title to one or more units in an investment fund. (3) Synonym for stock certificate.

Investment policy

Banking; Investment banking

All operations to be performed in connexion with the investment of funds in order to optimally attain a specific investment objective. Depending on the financial circumstances of the investor, ...

Assignment in blank

Banking; Investment banking

Assignment or detailed specification of assignee. With a separate assignment in blank the assignment is entered on a separate form. See also blank endorsement.

Financial intermediary

Banking; Investment banking

Natural person or legal entity that accepts assets from other persons, keeps them in custody or helps to invest or assign them. A fiduciary is a financial intermediary, for instance, as are banks and ...