Glossary of trading terms and definitions financial terms. A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life. Duncan williamson, times educational supplement, december 2004. Naco is committed to helping counties meet these challenges.
In finance, the gearing ratio shows how encumbered a company is with debt. International trade flows have risen substantially in the period since 1995, averaging an annual growth rate of 6. The glossary of financial and investing terms allows you search by term or browse by letter more than 8,000 terms and definitions related to the stock market. Aged debtors report an aged debtors report lists amounts owed to a business by trade debtors and analyses how long the amounts have been due.
Dictionary of finance and investment terms barrons business. However, this latter feature also introduces the possibility for trade finance. Glossaries for translators working in spanish, french, japanese, italian, etc. Businesses use accountants for services such as maintaining financial records, tax affairs and payroll services. The net debt is 2 million and the equity capital is 3 million. Glossary of finance terms national association of counties. It exists to mitigate, or reduce, the risks involved in an international trade transaction. The terms and conditions set out in this document apply in respect of any application or drawing made by the customer under the customers trade refinancing facility each a loan which is accepted by st.
Glossary of futures and commodities trading terms wisdom. Before you apply for any products via our site and in particular the tfg finance product tools, it is very important you. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. Assets resources with economic value owned by a company, fund, or individual. This glossary is for anyone who wants and needs to learn the terms related to the field of money and banking.
This glossary focuses in particular on financial terms relevant to the uk government. For more information and to get access to our service contact us today. Trading glossary financial glossary business glossary for traders. For this reason, the glossary contains not only financial and economic terminology and terms relating to the banks procedures and practices, but also terms that.
It also lists creditors who have been owed money for the longest period. The most comprehensive investing glossary on the web. The etfno load fund tracker glossary of terms used. This financial glossary contains definitions of terms used on this web site and such additional terms as seem necessary to common understandings concerning financial accounting procedures for schools. Basic investment terms creative capital management. Trade finance terms and conditions bank of melbourne. George a division of westpac banking corporation the bank. Theory and evidence from transactionlevel data jaebin ahny international monetary fund preliminary draft november, 2014 abstract this paper provides a portrait of the pattern of payment methods in international trade at the national level, by employing the universe of colombian and chilean import transactions data. It outperformed the market indexes, by delivering 31% in. Glossary of aviation finance terms william gibson, airbusiness academy 4 rev. Investopedias comprehensive financial terms dictionary with over 00 finance and investment definitions.
Most of todays commonly used terms in an easytofind glossary format. They also apply to the extent applicable to any other finance document. Glossary of aviation finance terms airbusiness academy. An undertaking by the drawee who then becomes the acceptor, of a bill of exchange to pay to the person presenting the bill called the. The following glossary is designed to help non finance experts understand some of the terminology used in public agency financial management. Dictionary of international trade the international trade dictionary contains a glossary of 2000 key terms for international business and trade classified into eight categories encompassing the full breadth of international trade activities. Individuals sometimes use accountants for tax returns. Trade finance terms and conditions these are the terms and conditions upon which. Trade finance includes such activities as lending, issuing letters of credit. Barter to trade one good or service for another good or service. Extensive trade finance glossary of terms includes international trade, import, export and trade finance terms expands global trade funding knowledge base. This az pocket guide to understanding financial terms is just one of the achievements of ebss partnership with nala. Zacks investment research list of common financial terms. Trade finance glossary of terms international trade.
Account code this is a 4 digit numerical code for an income or cost item. Part iv dictionary of finance and investment terms how to use this dictionary effectively 178 dictionary of finance and investment 179 part v finance and investment ready reference introduction 870 1. Offer or sale of a cash commodity in terms of the difference above or below a futures price e. Dictionary of finance and investment terms by john downes author isbn. Accounting officer the senior official ultimately responsible for all spending of a government department or arms length body. This is usually due to them being so used to the language that they forget that their clients sometimes have a hard time understanding the terms they are using. Sources of information and assistance 871 federal regulatory organization in the united states and canada 871. We define net operating income noi, a nongaap financial measure, as net income attributable to stockholders, the most directly comparable gaap financial measure, minus discontinued operations, plus corporate general and administrative expense, acquisition and transaction costs, depreciation and amortization and interest expense, income from unconsolidated joint ventures, interest and.
A comprehensive glossary is a valuable reference tool that can be used when attending seminars, watching or listening to financial programs and reading financial market material. Public agency financial management frequently involves terms that are unfamiliar to nonexperts, the definitions of which also involve other unfamiliar. Such terminology helps convey ideas and concepts quickly, which simplifies communication for insiders but makes things appear more complex for the uninitiated. It is not a replacement for legal or financial advice and as the industry changes we will endeavour to update it. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Glossary of terms used in world trade of goods, products and services, in 4 languages. Affiliate means in relation to a company, a subsidiary. Apr 12, 2019 trade finance relates to the process of financing certain activities related to commerce and international trade. Unlike a single net lease, which only requires the tenant to pay property taxes, a double net lease passes more expenses along in the form of insurance payments. The following glossary is designed to help nonfinance experts understand some of the terminology used in public agency financial management. Trade finance terms and conditions allied irish banks. Account means any account with us in your name or to which you are beneficially entitled at any of our branches.
Front to back front to back facility to issue an outward letter of credit prior to the receipt of the inward lc on the premise that it is amended in order to be on the same terms and conditions of a confirmed inward letter of credit. This glossary covers all of the terms and concepts from international economics, including both international trade and international finance. Moreover, given their shortterm nature, banks have been able to quickly reduce their exposures in times of stress. The new eighth edition has been updated to take account of new financial regulations and recent dramatic swings in equities, credit, and other financial resources. Trading glossary financial glossary business glossary for. To avoid doubt, the customers trade refinancing facility is also subject to the terms and conditions set out in the customers facility agreement or letter of offer issued by. Check the az glossary of over 200 financial terms, definitions and explanations associated with trading and the markets.
Financial markets do not have supply side constraints, i. More than 5,000 terms defined and explained barrons business dictionaries out of printlimited availability. Here is the trade finance guide to terminology used across the trade, supply chain, commodity and agency finance markets. Nonbank traderelated credits comprise official export credits, which by their nature are long term, and officially guaranteed or insured suppliers credits, which are credits extended by exporters to importers abroad. Financial advisers and other finance professionals will some time use financial language that is hard to understand. The guide is an important resource that will help to create a much greater understanding of. Trade finance your general terms for 1 application 1. Glossary westpac banking corporation abn 33 007 457 141 december 2014 westpac banking corporation abn 33 007 457 141 glossary of trade terms. That means that the net debt is 65% of the equity capital. Department of the treasury that is responsible for printing paper money. An actuary is an expert on pension scheme assets and liabilities, life expectancy and probabilities for insurance purposes the likelihood of things happening. You should always contact a professional financial or tax advisor before making financial decisions.
Bank a financial institution that accepts deposits and makes loans. A lease agreement where the tenant is responsible for both property taxes and premiums for insuring the building. World bank glossary world bank documents world bank group. Dictionary of international trade globalnegotiator. The accounting officer for a government department is usually the permanent secretary. This information is not to be used for individual legal, tax, or investment advice. Dictionary of finance and investment terms barrons. This can include exactly what documents need to be produced and precisely what detail such documents should quote. A reduction in earnings per share of common stock that occurs through the issuance of. This glossary does not include terms defined in the cash basis ipsas, financial reporting under the. Working on this glossary, we went through many authoritative glossaries to pick up the useful contemporary words for the readers of this.
This publication, a glossary of public finance terms for. Basic investment terms annuity a financial product sold by financial institutions pay out a stream of payments to the individual at a later point. Several terms which are not primarily financial accounting terms have been included because of their significance for school financial accounting. Trade finance glossary of terms international trade finance. We have written this a to z guide to help you to understand some of the terms you will come across when you buy a house, go into business, take out insurance, invest your money and do all the other things you might have to do in your lifetime. This is a glossary of frequently used financial terms that can be used to help evaluate clinical improvement projects, as referenced in business tools to support clinical project evaluation. Trading glossary, financial glossary and business glossary for traders of stock and investment market. A copy of the slides of this presentation will be available on the web to all participants in this teleconferencewebinar. Focuses on traditional tracking of the agencys activities and efforts, such as number of clients served, number of services provided, etc. Glossary of defined terms ipsas 1 to ipsas 12 ifac.
It will tell you how large the net debt is in relation to the equity capital. Glossary of general terms and jargon accountant a professional who maintains accounts for businesses and individuals. Glossary funds from operation ffo we define funds from operations ffo, a measure not determined pursuant to accounting principles generally accepted in the united states gaap, consistent with the standards established by the white paper on ffo approved by the board of governors of nareit nareit, as revised in. Glossary of frequently used financial terms ihi institute.
Shipment finance is generally applied for goods in transit. Commodities have specific features that distinguish them from financial instruments. Letters of credit, as well as offering a banks commitment to pay, also offer benefits in terms of finance. International trade financial definition of international. An actuary is an expert on pension scheme assets and liabilities, life expectancy and.
Having launched it originally in 2004 we have now updated it with modern. Bureau of engraving and printing the division of the u. The exporter and buyer can agree detailed terms, as part of the commercial contract. Some loan and finance agreements have lower repayments than normal in return for a high final payment. Having launched it originally in 2004 we have now updated it with modern terminology to meet with the increasing demand for the book. More than 5,000 terms related to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, banking, tax laws, and transactions in the various financial markets are presented alphabetically with descriptions.
Dictionary of finance and investment terms john downes. Any additional terms and conditions that are posted on specific sites or agreed in relation to any service specific terms shall be deemed incorporated into these terms, and to the extent that any of these terms conflict with any such specific terms, the specific terms shall prevail. This glossary of terms has been produced to aid beginning traders in the challenging task of becoming familiar with new vocabulary and terminology. Trade finance relates to the process of financing certain activities related to commerce and international trade. Trade finance is the financing of international trade flows. A glossary of terms used in payments and settlement systems bis. A lack of trade finance is a significant nontariff barrier to trade, particularly but not exclusively in developing countries. Financy glossary the online dictionary of financial terms. Dec19 capital lease a lease where the aircraft must be stated on the airlines balancesheet. In terms of financial stability risks, it concludes that losses on trade finance portfolios historically have been low.
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