An entity, such as a corporation, municipality or government, that has the power to issue and distribute securities
The banking institution that issues the credit card Providian National Bank is an example of a credit card issuer
A financial institution that issues a payment card (credit, debit or charge card) for a cardholder and guarantees payment when the card is used in accordance with regulations
A corporation or governmental agency which borrows money through the sale of securities
The bank that extends credit to customers through bankcard accounts The bank issues the credit card and receives the cardholder's payment at the end of the billing period Also called the issuing bank or the cardholder bank
The company, municipality or government agency that issues a security, such as a stock, bond or money market security
Any association member financial institution, bank, credit union, or company that issues, or causes to be issued, plastic cards to cardholders
An entity, such as a corporation or government, which has the authority to raise capital by selling securities
Your company when it distributes its stocks/securities to the public Your stocks/securities must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prior to distribution