Investment banking – n : the process of linking organizations to investors through securities offerings. Investment banks underwrite securities offerings, such as bonds, preferred stock, or common stock offerings, and sell the securities to other financial institutions, such as mutual funds or brokerage houses that make a market in the securities. Investment banks also offer advisory services, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory services, or other corporate finance advisory services. (See also underwriter.)

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