Definition of 'Equity Commitment Note - ECN'
A type of mandatory convertible bond issued by a bank or other lending institution that qualifies as regulated capital. A equity commitment note is redeemed when the sale or issue of securities is made at a future date by the issuing bank or lending institution. The Federal Reserve sets a maximum maturity of 12 years and requires that the issuing company fund one-third of the equity every four years.
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