Underwriter
A securities broker or dealer that purchases bonds from an issuer and resells them to investors.
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Commission
A form of remuneration received by a broker, dealer or dealer bank purchasing or selling Bonds when acting as agent for a customer. The Commission is typically a charge to the customer of a set fee per Bond.
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Qualified Institutional Buyer (“QIB”)
An investor satisfying the definition promulgated by the SEC in Rule 144A under the 1933 Act.