Another expression for escalating.

A person or company owing money to another person or company. A company is therefore owed money by.

In general terms, the increase in value of an asset. As far as shares are concerned,.

The cost of trading in an asset or security which will vary according to the broker you use and.

An assurance policy on the life of an individual where weekly or monthly premiums are regularly paid.

A professional person qualified to give advice to clients regarding investments such as life.

A wide range of indices including shares, stocks and fixed interest securities published by the.

The value of assets that can be converted into cash immediately, as reported by a company. Usually.

(GATT)A trade agreement between a large number of countries, dating back to 1948, which was set up to.

The process by which building societies and mutual insurers convert themselves from mutual.

The sequence of numbers in which each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers..

Association of Private Client Investment Managers and Stockbrokers An association formed in 1990 to represent the interests of stockbroking and investment.

A temporary injunction against ships or cargo to prevent their arrival or departure in time of war.2. Order to restrict the hauling of freight.

The overall assets of an individual less liabilities.

The most common use of the term 'gearing' is to describe the level of a company's debt compared.

The face value of currency, coins, and stocks and.

Two or more people owning property. In the event of the death of one of the tenants, the property.

An arbitrage transaction applied on a futures market where the cash or spot price of for example,.

A person entrusted to manage the assets and interests of another. For example, an executor in a.

An option which gives the holder the right but not the obligation to purchase a stated quantity of.