broking
Britishadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of broking
C16: from obsolete verb broke ; see broker
Example Sentences
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The Insurance Fraud Bureau and insurance company Aviva have both reported an increase in ghost broking in recent years.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The FCA is working with social media influencers to warn young drivers about the growing threat of ghost broking.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Det Ch Insp Nik Jethwa, head of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, said ghost broking had become "increasingly prevalent", with criminals using social media to push fake policies.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
In mainstream finance there is functional separation between activities like broking, trading, banking services and issuance, with each having its own set of conduct rules and safeguards.
From Reuters • Nov. 24, 2022
The profits in stockbroking, along with those in the more conventional sorts of bond broking, had been squashed by Internet competition.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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