Minibond

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A credit-linked note.

    "The Hong Kong Association of Banks confirmed that the association has stopped buying back Lehman Brothers' minibonds as the legal risk keeps increasing."

  2. 2
    A relatively small bond issue.

    "Failing that, consideration would have to be given this fall to a minibond to address short term needs."

Synonyms

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credit-linked note

Example

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"The Hong Kong Association of Banks confirmed that the association has stopped buying back Lehman Brothers' minibonds as the legal risk keeps increasing."

Etymology

From mini- + bond. The sense "credit-linked note" derives from the brand name Minibond, under which these were marketed by Lehman Brothers prior to the fall of 2008.

Related phrases

bond issuecredit linked note

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