broking

/ ˈbrəʊkɪŋ /

adjective

1. acting as a broker

noun

1. the business of a broker

Word History and Origins

Origin of broking¹

C16: from obsolete verb broke ; see broker

Example Sentences

Activities now considered illegal include cross-border securities broking, securities lending, fund sales and investment consulting, according to the notice.

From Reuters

Referring to Morgan Stanley's plans to cut back its prime broking relationship with Odey Asset Management, he said: "That is a massively quick reaction to an allegation by the FT."

From Reuters

Real estate brokers must not abuse a dominant market position to charge unfairly high prices for broking services.

From Reuters

According to Electronic Broking Services data stretching back to the early 2000s, the yen is also at its lowest on the Swiss franc in two decades at 151.33 per franc.

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The judge said he accepted the mortgage broking company and property development company had been "initially genuine projects" but that when the firms began "sinking", more money was sought which went into personal accounts to try and keep the businesses afloat.

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