Definition for : Disintermediation

Disintermediation is the process of the rise of Direct finance as opposed to Indirect finance. Disintermediation is characterised by the following phenomena: more companies are obtaining financing directly from Capital markets; and more companies and individuals are investing directly in Capital markets.

(See Chapter 15 The financial markets of the Vernimmen)

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