Investment banking refers to financial institutions or entities that specialize in fundraising, securities trading, mergers and acquisitions, and providing advisory services for these transactions. Their services also encompass debt restructuring, credit rating, research, and financial product design. The role of a financial advisor is to analyze client data and propose financial management strategies that best meet their specific needs.

Investment banks generate revenue by underwriting and selling various securities in the capital market, including stocks and bonds, as well as providing underwriting services for bonds and advisory services for mergers and acquisitions.

Investment banking firms can be categorized into two main groups:

• Full-service firms: These firms offer a comprehensive range of investment banking services and are typically large banks or financial institutions.
• Boutique firms: These firms specialize in specific areas of investment banking, such as mergers and acquisitions advisory, and are generally smaller than full-service firms.

Within the full-service category, there is a group of financial institutions known as the Bulge Bracket or BB. These are the most prestigious investment banks, and they play a significant role in global finance. Current members of the Bulge Bracket include Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML), Barclays Capital, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and UBS.

When a client needs to undertake a specific action, such as an initial public offering (IPO) or an acquisition, an investment bank (often referred to as an IB) acts as a consultant, providing advice on how to best address the client’s needs and challenges.

At FynnCorp, we are a leading provider of capital markets services. Our investment banking services encompass business valuation, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and we can serve as your primary financial advisor for all major business decisions.