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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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The banking group is reaching the end of a three year cost-cutting programme focused primarily on its UK retail banking arm, although the investment banking division is also affected.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

It hires gig workers in fields as far-flung as astronomy, creative writing, law and investment banking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Shares of Bank of America sank in early Wednesday trading as the banking giant followed news of a massive government fine with earnings that missed expectations, citing weakness in its investment banking and trading businesses.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

Goldman also scored higher investment banking fees, citing increases in completed mergers and an elevated level of initial public and secondary equity offerings.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Craig was profoundly happy now, having finally made a swerve, leaving his career in investment banking and pivoting back to his first love—basketball.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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