Specialist firms who advise companies on available sources, structures, and timing of offerings. Investment bankers often act as underwriters of public offerings, or placement agents for private offerings.
Representatives of financial institutions engaged in the issue of new securities, including management and underwriting of issues as well as securities trading and distribution.
Commercial organizations involved in the business of handling the distribution of new issues of securities.
Commercial underwriters that offer securities for companies in public or private offerings.
professionals who help corporations with mergers or initial public offerings.
An individual or institution, which acts as an underwriter or agent for corporations issuing securities, but does not accept deposits or make loans. Most also maintain broker/dealer operations, maintain markets for previously issued securities, and offer advisory services to investors. Also called investment bank.
Investment bankers assist companies in structuring their initial public offerings (IPOs) and determine the price at which the securities will be offered to the public. They may facilitate the IPO process by providing underwriting services. After the IPO is completed, investment bankers also may provide their clients with ongoing strategic advisory, merger and acquisition services. In addition, they provide expert advice and guidance on debt offerings, private placements and other related financial services. Many investment banks also maintain broker-dealer operations that provide a range of financial services to wholesale and retail clients.
