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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Paying agent

Banking; Investment banking

Agent or bank appointed by the issuer of securities to carry out all ongoing transactions that arise for the owners of the said securities, e.g. payment of dividends and interest coupons.

At the money

Banking; Investment banking

Situation where an option has an exercise price equal to or near the current price of the underlying. See also out of the money, in the money.

Subscription right

Banking; Investment banking

Privilege given to a shareholder to purchase additional shares.

Deflation

Banking; Investment banking

A sharp decline in prices or an increase in the purchasing power of money, brought about by a decrease in the amount of money in circulation relative to the amount of goods and services available. ...

Fineness

Banking; Investment banking

Ratio of weight of pure precious metal to gross weight of alloyed metal. Expressed in parts per thousand.

Selling commission

Banking; Investment banking

Also: placement commission. Remuneration paid to the banks participating in the underwriting or placement of shares or bonds.

Overdraft

Banking; Investment banking

To draw in excess of the deposit balance or of a line of credit agreed between the bank and customer. Due to the risk involved, unauthorised overdrafts attract higher interest than the utilisation of ...