BusinessJuly 10, 2026

origination

/əˌrɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/

Definition

The process of identifying, sourcing, and creating new investment opportunities or financial assets, particularly those involving hard assets like mining or gemstones.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'originem', meaning 'source' or 'beginning'. It entered English via Old French, evolving to describe the act of bringing something into existence or identifying its point of origin.

In the news

In this article, 'origination' refers to the partners' ability to source and structure unique, privately held hard assets for institutional investment. It highlights their role in identifying these opportunities before bringing them into a regulated financial framework.

MBS Global Investments and WS Intimorato Capital Ltd Announce MBS Capital Strategic Joint Venture

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