A financial ratio which shows how long a company has to finance its own stocks for. It measures.

(ICS)A compensation scheme for investors with operating rules set by the Financial Services Authority.

See: 'Cat.

An income tax coding allocated to people who pay tax at the higher rate.

The practice of deferring capital gains tax liability on a gift by transferring the liability to.

In the trading terms between companies, credit is the value of goods which one company will supply.

The total value of a deceased person's assets.

The difference between (i) turnover and (ii) the cost of making a product or providing a service,.

(HRP)A scheme which preserves your rights to a basic state pension during periods when you are caring for.

Refers to a transaction made at a price lower than the preceding.

Insurance which covers the monthly payments on an outstanding debt for a fixed period, in the event.

The specified amount a policyholder must bear before the insurers pay a claim. The inclusion of an.

The proportion of a share portfolio at risk in a certain area. So of you have half of your portfolio.

The level of a company's sales at which neither a profit nor a loss is.

In the US, federal and state taxes on the sale or production of certain types of products such as.

The purchase by a listed company of its own shares either in the open market or by tender offers..

A scheme set up to give limited financial protection to people with deposits in authorised banks.

A company (or person) making an unwanted, hostile bid for another.

Securities which pay a fixed rate of interest. Government bonds (gilts) are the best known example..