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In charting, a short-lived reversal of an upward trend, catching out bears and shorters who were.

A bond which does not record its owner's name. Possession of the bond certificate is therefore the.

Stocks or shares which do not record owner's names and for which the companies do not keep a.

The practice of selling shares on one day and buying them back on the next. The purpose for UK.

Extra bits added on to a derivatives instrument or securities issue with the intention of.

A loan made by an employer to an employee on which interest is either not charged or is less than.

The true owner of a security or property which may be registered in another name.

Entity to whom money is payable.- The entity for whom a letter of credit is issued. - The seller and the drawer of a draft.

The addition of a per unit tax onf Social Security), the Benefits Agency was replaced.

The addition of a per unit tax

These are benefits, excluding salaries, given to employees which include cars and car fuel, medical.

The making of a gift by will. See.

A requirement of the 1986 Financial Services Act and in turn the Financial Services Authority that a.

The Stock Exchange rule that requires brokers to carry out a deal on behalf of a client at the.

Ratings of financial reliability given by Best's Rating Service to insurance companies with a top.

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

A measurement of the movement of the price of a particular stock compared with the movement of the.

A guarantee issued by a bank on behalf of a seller to a buyer to support the sellers bid or tender for a contract. If the sellers bid is accepted, and they fail to sign a contract, the buyer can claim compensation under the guarantee.

The difference between the selling price and the purchase price for investments.

The price at which a market maker will buy shares or, in the case of unit trusts, the price at.