Introduction to Investment Banking
Key Functions
Learning Outcome
4
Connect functions to real-world financial activities
3
Recognize practical applications of IB services
2
Understand how each function supports businesses & investors
1
Identify the core functions of investment banking
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Max 6 Points for Summary & Min 4
“What Does the Bank Actually Do?”
Imagine a company preparing for expansion:
They don’t just need money
They need:-
Investment bank functions make it happen.
Who manages all these complex tasks?
Why Understanding Functions Matters?
Investment banking functions create:
Structure
Trust
Execution Efficiency
Capital Raising
Initial Public Offering (IPO)
Raising capital by issuing shares to the public
Debt Issuance
Raising funds through bonds/debt instruments
Private Placement
Selling securities to selected investors
Strategic Financial Advisory
Mergers
Combining companies for scale or efficiency
Acquisitions
One company purchasing another
Debt Restructuring
Reorganizing liabilities for financial stability
Underwriting Services
Soft Underwriting
Best effort basis — no full guarantee
Hard Underwriting
Full guarantee of sale
Asset Management & Wealth Advisory
Asset Management
& Wealth Advisory
Research & Analysis
Transition from Analogy to Technical Concept(Slide 5)
Core Concepts (Slide 6)
Summary
5
Support investment decisions
4
Ensure compliance
3
Provide advisory
2
Manage risk
1
Raise capital
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Max 5 Points for Summary & Min 2
Quiz
Risk management aims to:
A. Increase profits only
B. Reduce financial exposure
C. Sell shares
D. Manage payroll
Quiz-Answer
Risk management aims to:
A. Increase profits only
B. Reduce financial exposure
C. Sell shares
D. Manage payroll
