EBK INVESTMENTS
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ISBN: 9781259357480
Author: Bodie
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
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Chapter 1, Problem 13PS
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To discuss: About some financial intermediaries that bridge the gap between small investors and large capital markets or corporations.
Introduction:
Financial intermediaries: Financial intermediaries are referred to as an institution or an individual who mediates between two or more parties and facilitate financial transactions.
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