merchant bank

mer·chant bank

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Definitions of merchant bank words

noun merchant bank a private banking firm engaged chiefly in investing in new issues of securities and in accepting bills of exchange in foreign trade. 1
countable noun merchant bank A merchant bank is a bank that deals mainly with firms, investment, and foreign trade, rather than with the public. 0
noun merchant bank (in Britain) a financial institution engaged primarily in accepting foreign bills, advising companies on flotations and takeovers, underwriting new issues, hire-purchase finance, making long-term loans to companies, and managing investment portfolios, funds, and trusts 0
noun merchant bank A bank which provides financial services for businesses. 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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