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An '''Investment bank''' is a financial institution that provides the underwriting of debt & equity securities, facilitates M&A activity between companies, and does brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients. Prominent investment banks include Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup.

An '''Investment bank''' is a financial institution that facilitates mergers & acquisitions activity between companies and trades equity, derivative & debt securities. Typical securities traded include bonds, shares/stock and futures. Some investment banks also provide financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients.

 

Well-known investment banks include Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch and Citigroup. Investment banks are different from commercial banks in the fact that most don't accept deposits, although some banks such as Citigroup ''do'' provide commercial banking services to both individuals and small businesses.

All investment banks and stockbrokers must be licensed with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in order to provide brokerage services. FINRA is the regulator for all investment banks and registered securities representatives; it is a self-regulatory organization, not a government agency.

All investment banks and stockbrokers must be licensed with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in order to provide brokerage services. FINRA is the regulator for all investment banks and registered securities representatives; it is a self-regulatory organization, not a government agency.

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