From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishmerchant bankˌmerchant ˈbank noun [countable] BFBa bank that provides services for businesses —merchant banker noun [countable]
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merchant bank• So there he was, in a merchant bank, desperately trying to restore the family fortunes.• Analysts also expect the company to shed its large stake in merchant bank Singer & Friedlander.• Guinness Mahon, the merchant bank, rose 1.5p to 147p.From Longman Business Dictionarymerchant bankˈmerchant bankBANKING a bank that deals with business rather than the general public. Merchant banks advise on and arrange finance for investment and takeovers, and advise financial institutions on where to make investments etcMost leading merchant banks have established their own property investment departments. → bank 