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

A scheme set up to give limited protection to people with share and/or deposit accounts in.

(GIB)A bond in which a single premium secures a guaranteed regular income until maturity at which time.

Rent payable by the owner of a leasehold property to the freehold.

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

The purchase of new shares by an underwriter who subsequently attempts to resell to the market for a.

An endowment policy in which the savings element is significantly.

A legal term given to an investor whose experience is such that members of the FSA are entitled to.

The last day on which an option can be traded (American style exercise). Issued in connection with documents such as letters of credit, tariffs etc. to advise that stated provisions will expire at a certain time.

A mutual organisation whose funds, after the deduction of running costs, are owned by its.

Options on the shares of companies. Equity options are traded in the UK at the London International.

Corporate and government bonds are generally considered a safe form of investment compared to.

Insurance which covers the policyholder against certain building losses or damages which may occur. .

A term previously given to the shares of listed companies, basically second in line to and traded.

(ECU)A weighted average of European Community currencies with weighting tending to be proportional to a.

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

A financial ratio which shows how easily the company could pay its bills if all its creditors.

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.