Investment Bank - IB

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Definition of 'Investment Bank - IB'

A financial intermediary that performs a variety of services. This includes underwriting, acting as an intermediary between an issuer of securities and the investing public, facilitating mergers and other corporate reorganizations, and also acting as a broker for institutional clients.
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Investopedia explains 'Investment Bank - IB'

The role of the investment bank begins with pre-underwriting counseling and continues after the distribution of securities in the form of advice.

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