Definition
Financial institution that provides large amounts of long-term fixed capital, primarily for established firms. Investment banks generally take an equity stake in the borrower firm to exercise some influence on its direction and operations. They also act (often jointly) as financial intermediaries by underwriting the sale of new securities. Called merchant bank in the UK.
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