Debt Finance Forums › CIMA Forums › Debt Finance This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by P2-D2. Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) Author Posts April 19, 2017 at 2:27 pm #382642 radhalakshmiMember Topics: 18Replies: 12☆ Hello Can anyone explain the difference between an underwriter and a market maker in the context of issuing bonds? Thanks. May 16, 2017 at 11:27 am #386430 P2-D2Keymaster Topics: 4Replies: 7232☆☆☆☆☆ Hi, The underwriter is responsible for when the bond is issued, with regards the issue itself, the pricing and also buying bonds if it is unsuccessful. The market maker ensures the liquidity of the market by holding bonds after issue that it will trade regularly. Hope this helps. Thanks Author Posts Viewing 2 posts - 1 through 2 (of 2 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In