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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.
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Hostile takeover
Banking; Investment banking
Takeover, usually made in the form of a public offering, with the intention of replacing the current management of the target company. Opposite: friendly takeover.
Mortgage loan
Banking; Investment banking
Loan secured by a mortgage on real property. In granting these loans, the banks differentiate between mortgage investments, indirect mortgage loans and construction loans.
Current account credit
Banking; Investment banking
A credit line which an account holder can use at any time and in any amount up to an agreed limit during the term of an agreement. Particularly common in the form of working capital loans, but can ...
Non-paid-up capital
Banking; Investment banking
Difference between the capital of a corporation (joint stock company) stipulated in the articles of association and the capital actually paid in.
Project finance
Banking; Investment banking
Complex financing programme for an independent economic unit. The companies behind the project bear only part of the risk, collateral is restricted to project assets, and debts are paid exclusively ...
Sight deposits
Banking; Investment banking
Also referred to as demand deposits. Bank balances which can be withdrawn at any time, i.e. without any prior notification.
Underwriting price
Banking; Investment banking
The price to be paid by the banks to issuers for the direct underwriting of a new securities issue. The difference between the issue price and the underwriting price is the banks' gross profit margin ...
