A beneficial owner is a person who enjoys the benefits of ownership, even though the title is in another name.
An agent who brings two parties together, enabling them to enter into a contract to which the broker is not a principal.
Countervailing credit, often referred to as back-to-back credit, is a form of financing used in international trade that involves two separate but interdependent letters of credit. This type of credit is typically established by an intermediary in trade transactions to facilitate complex trade processes.
Direct investment refers to the purchase of an asset or security directly from the issuer, bypassing financial intermediaries.
A financial intermediary plays a crucial role in the financial system by facilitating the flow of funds between savers and borrowers, ensuring financial stability and efficiency.
An institutional lender is a financial intermediary who invests in loans and other securities on behalf of depositors or customers. These institutions are heavily regulated to mitigate risks and play a crucial role in both the primary and secondary markets for loans and securities.
An investment banker is a firm acting as an underwriter or agent that serves as an intermediary between an issuer of securities and the investing public.
