Investment banks

• Role


  Lend funds and provide advice to large institutional clients and governments. Assist businesses seeking to raise large amounts of capital for activities such as company expansions, acquisitions, mergers, projects and working capital
• Influence


  specialised knowledge on how large businesses can maximise their finances. This allows them to offer tailored services e.g. customised loans, portfolio investing, foreign exchange cover and overseas finance

  Provides loans that are customised to the requirements of the business

  Invests business’ funds in other areas

  Investment banks sometimes impose conditions when providing loans

  May require some equity in the business borrowing the funds