Merchant Bank
/ˈmɜːrtʃənt bæŋk/
Definitions
- (n.) A financial institution specializing in providing capital to companies through underwriting, loan services, and equity investments, often focusing on corporate finance rather than retail banking.
The merchant bank facilitated the merger by underwriting the new equity issuance.
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- merchant bank
- merchant banks
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Commentary
Merchant banks primarily serve corporate clients and differ from commercial banks in that they engage in underwriting and investment services rather than deposit-taking.
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