##  [Underwriting Syndicate](/underwriting-syndicate) 

  ##  [Underwriting Syndicate](https://social.quantumdictionary.io/underwriting-syndicate-0) 

  

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Definition

A temporary consortium of financial institutions—often led by one or more managers—that jointly commit to underwrite and distribute a securities issuance so as to allocate underwriting risk, coordinate pricing and place the offering across multiple distribution channels.