investment bank

noun

Meaning

A financial institution that assists corporations, governments, and other entities in raising capital by underwriting or acting as the agent in the issuance of securities.

Examples

The investment bank advised the tech giant on its multi-billion dollar merger.
Many graduates compete for entry-level analyst positions at a top-tier investment bank.

Synonyms: financial firm, merchant bank, underwriter

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investment bank

noun

Pronunciation: ɪnˈvɛstmənt bæŋk

Definition

A financial institution that assists corporations, governments, and other entities in raising capital by underwriting or acting as the agent in the issuance of securities.

Examples

The investment bank advised the tech giant on its multi-billion dollar merger.
Many graduates compete for entry-level analyst positions at a top-tier investment bank.

How to Use investment bank

work at an investment bank (collocation): describing one's place of employment — "She has worked at an investment bank for over ten years."
hire an investment bank (collocation): engaging the services of the firm — "The board decided to hire an investment bank to oversee the acquisition."

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