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investment bank

American  

noun

  1. a financial institution that deals chiefly in the underwriting of new securities.

Other Word Forms

  • investment banker noun
  • investment banking noun

Etymology

Origin of investment bank

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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The fictional London investment bank was the epicenter of the show’s universe, the place where deals were made and trust was broken.

From Salon

Without the narrative strictness demanded by the investment bank’s setting, anything can and will happen.

From Salon

Headline inflation likely rose in February due to base effects and stronger demand during Ramadan, Kenanga Investment Bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Australian investment bank downgrades Worley to neutral from overweight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maybank Investment Bank and AmInvestment Bank are advising on the offering.

From The Wall Street Journal

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