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asset management

Stockholding & Investments

investment service combining banking and brokerage an investment service offered by some financial institutions that combines banking and brokerage services.

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  • Abbr AM—asset manager
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Definitions of ’asset management’ and meaning of ’asset management’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’asset management’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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