Fund distribution to a retirement plan. Allowed for specific, eligible plans such as a qualified retirement plan, a 401(b) plan, or a 457(B) plan. Fund amounts can be restricted by some exceptions.

Securities that BANKS are allowed to purchase, hold, and trade on a direct basis, including GOVERNMENT BONDS and AGENCY SECURITIES. Those ruled ineligible under standing regulations must often be traded through a

Australian; superannuation fund lump sum payment at retirement or employee termination. Also, a lump sum paid an individual at termination or reduction of a pension or annuity. Or, residual capital value paid

In the a health insurance industry, a term for a policy requiring a probation or waiting period.

An efficiency in the print industry. Leaving out one or more unessential characters, minimizing the series of characters needed for understanding. An example is printing ‘199798’ instead of ‘19971998.’

A technical analysis concept in securities trend prediction. A pattern made of five waves up and three waves down consistently occurs in the stock markets. US accountant Ralph Elliott (18711948) as described

In typography, indicates one or more missing words, as in a shortened quotation. Consists of three dots (…). Known also as elision marks.

Developed by L.W. Ellwood/ Real estate capitalization rate tables. Takes into account associated risks as well as the expected annual and resale cash flows under consideration. Used to estimate net income present

a tension test of the ductility of a material. Higher elongation mean higher ductility. Measures the increase in the gauge-length of a test specimen. Ends at fracture of its original gauge length.

Equal to the point size of the type. Unit of relative distance in typography traditionally the width of capital (uppercase) letter ‘M’ in the face and point of type being used. Example:

Part of a larger computer system, this computer sub-system performs no data processing functions, only specific support functions, such as guidance or security.

Provision giving a party specific rights to take specific actions under specific conditions as a part of an agreement. Examples in the bond market are a ‘callable bond’ and a ‘putable bond,.

A fully functioning and complete computer system that is a sub-subsystem. Surface-mounted devices, such as a stepper motor or controller, are some examples.

A method that calculates asset value when added to future revenue of the policy. It is used to assess the value of a life insurance policy. A point-in-time calculation.

In general, information our bodies know and use without conscious thought. Executed as routines, habits, and tasks. Also known as Instinctive Knowledge.

Harmful, poisonous agent or substance. Examples are mercury compounds, heavy metals, and radiation. These inhibit embryo development, retarding growth, or even terminating life.

Sudden presentation or result of a system’s processing. A combination of the properties of its components or parts triggers an unpredictable manifestation.

Situation requiring immediate attention and remedial action. Involves injury, loss of life, damage to the property, or catastrophic interference with the normal activities. A sudden, unexpected, or impending situation.

1. In Law enforcement, this is the principle that without warrant, based on a reasoned conclusion to prevent an very likely danger to life, limb, or property, a police officer may carry

One or more unanticipated characteristics or properties that show only when the entire system or process is engaged and working. The emergence is meaningful only at the level of the whole system,