investment banking

American  

[in-vest-muhnt bang-king] / ɪnˈvɛst mənt ˈbæŋ kɪŋ /

noun

1. a type of banking that involves the underwriting of new securities and initial public offerings, the handling of mergers, and other large financial transactions.

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Example Sentences

Berkett is set to join the investment bank later this month and report to Dan Richards, Citi’s global head of media and communications investment banking, the memo said.

From The Wall Street Journal

JPMorgan Chase profits fell after weak investment banking revenue and a charge for its takeover of Apple’s credit-card portfolio from Goldman Sachs; CEO Jamie Dimon warned that any threat to Fed independence is “probably not a good idea.”

From Barron's

JPMorgan Chase profits fell after weak investment banking revenue and a charge for its takeover of Apple’s credit-card portfolio from Goldman Sachs; CEO Jamie Dimon warned that any threat to Fed independence is “probably not a good idea.”

From Barron's

Investment banking fees came in at $2.6 billion in the final three months of 2025, up 25 percent.

From Barron's

Goldman Sachs GS 4.68%increase; green up pointing triangle and Morgan Stanley MS 5.98%increase; green up pointing triangle both posted record annual revenues in their investment banking and trading divisions Thursday, wrapping up a strong week of performances from the country’s largest banks.

From The Wall Street Journal