prime broker

noun

A broker on the securities market tailored to the needs of institutional investors’ portfolios, such as securities lending, risk management, reporting tools and loan financing.

Meanings

nounprime broker (plural prime brokers)

plural prime brokers

  1. businessA broker on the securities market tailored to the needs of institutional investors’ portfolios, such as securities lending, risk management, reporting tools and loan financing.
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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