Category: I

A bank started in 1946 to help the post war efforts. Also called a world bank or international finance corporation.

An investment strategy that tries to predict the future perfromance of an asset with minimum error. This is also called an active investment strategy or an index fund.

When a reinsurer is liable to any claims made by the insurer.

An international bank inside a US bank used for offshore business deals.

The trading range of a security whose status is pending.

Allows the buyer a pay as you go contract.

A bank started in 1956 to help third world development through loans.

When an investor shows interest in new securities. It is nonbinding because the securities are not yet registered. Refer to the defenition of circle.

A risk that causes loss that can be covered by the premium paid. Refer to uninsurable risk.

A group who facilitates international bond trading.

An offer given to a dealer that is uncertain. It is used as a guideline for future business offers.

When a company estimates failure rate to predict default. Structural or markto market models are ways to do this.

A group that represents over the counter derivatives marketplace internationally.

An individual who is affected by the company who are not direct share holder.

A temporary deposit to prevent default. Also called hot money.

An international panel that sets up accounting practices. Refer to financial accounting standards board.

When an industrial company issues a paper. Refer to financial paper.

A broker who works with dealers. They do this confidentially.

The act of adding a middle man simply to boost commissions. Refer to affirmative and negative obligation.

A firm offering a start up seed as venture capital. Also called accelerator