What is investment banking?

Investment banking is a type of banking that organizes large, complex financial transactions such as mergers or initial public offering (IPO) underwriting. These banks may raise money for companies in a variety of ways, including underwriting the issuance of new securities for a corporation, municipality, or other institution.

What types of clients do investment banks serve?

Investment bank clients include corporations, pension funds, other financial institutions, governments, and hedge funds. Investment banks specialize in managing complex financial transactions such as IPOs and mergers for corporate clients.

What can investment banks do for You?

For instance, investment banks can provide advice on how much your client’s company is worth and how best to structure a deal, whether it’s an acquisition, merger, or sale. Investment banks or investment banking divisions of banks may also issue securities to raise capital for the client groups.