merchant bank
US /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt ˌbæŋk/
UK /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt ˌbæŋk/

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banco mercantil, banco de investimento
a bank that deals in international finance and provides services such as underwriting, corporate lending, and financial advice to corporations and governments, rather than dealing directly with the public
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The company sought funding from a merchant bank for its expansion project.
A empresa buscou financiamento de um banco mercantil para seu projeto de expansão.
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Merchant banks play a crucial role in mergers and acquisitions.
Os bancos mercantis desempenham um papel crucial em fusões e aquisições.