Merchant Bank

What Does Merchant Bank Mean?
A bank that deals mostly in (but is not limited to) international finance, long-term loans for companies and underwriting. Merchant banks do not provide regular banking services to the general public.

Investopedia explains Merchant Bank
Their knowledge in international finances make merchant banks specialists in dealing with multinational corporations.

Filed Under: Banking

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