Merchant Banking

Merchant banking is a specialized financial service focused on providing capital, advisory, and strategic support to corporate clients. It operates within the broader domain of investment banking but primarily caters to large corporations, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), and mid-sized businesses.

Key Features: Provides capital raising services through equity, debt, or hybrid instruments. Offers advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, and restructuring. Assists in project financing, underwriting, and investment management. Often involves long-term relationships with corporate clients rather than retail banking.

Examples of Merchant Banking Services: Advising a company on a merger or acquisition strategy. Helping a mid-sized business raise funds through private placement or bonds. Structuring project finance for infrastructure or industrial projects