merchant banking business "merchant banking business" means- (a) the business of- (i) receiving deposits on deposit account; and (ii) provision of finance; and (b) the business of- (i) providing consultancy and advisory services relating to corporate and investment matters; or (ii) making or managing investments on behalf of any person; or (c) such other business as the Bank, with the approval of the Minister, may prescribe; ACT 372 - BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACT 1989 2. Interpretation.