The Investment Banking and Institutional Securities Segment offers capital raising and financial advisory services, including services related to the underwriting of IPO, Equity, Debt, Private Placements and Other Securities, as well as advice on Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructurings, Real Estate, REIT, Limited Partnerships, and project finance. This segment also provides sales and trading services, such as sales, financing, prime brokerage, and market-making services in equity securities and fixed income products consisting of foreign exchange and commodities; corporate loans, commercial and residential mortgage lending, and asset-backed lending; financing for equities and commodities customers, and municipalities; and investment and research services