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merchant bank
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Merchant bank
A British term for a bank that specializes not in lending out its own funds, but in providing various financial services such as accepting bills arising out of trade, underwriting new issues, and providing advice on acquisitions, mergers, foreign exchange, portfolio management, etc.

merchant bank
An investment bank that commits its own funds by taking a creditor position or equity interest in another firm. For example, a merchant bank may provide temporary financing for a leveraged buyout.


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