CHAIN BANKING
Bank governance in which a small group of individuals control at least three chartered banks, normally through stock ownership or interlocking directorates. Different from branch banking, chain banking as an entity tumbled with the surge in interstate banking since 1980s.
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Calamity Call
A call feature of a Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO) mainly intended to lessen the reinvestment risk of the issuer. If the cash flow produc ...
Tax Expense
Amount of tax owed in a specific time period, as seen in the income statement. It is computed by multiplying the right tax rate of an individual or ...
Carried Interest
Portion of any profits compensating the general partners of private companies and hedge funds even without contributing to initial funds. It aims t ...
Insider Buying
Purchasing shares of stock in a company by an individual who works in that company. This is different from insider trading because the latter perta ...
AUD
The abbreviation for the Australian dollar on the currency market.
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Health Savings Account: Introduction
In essence, health savings account shoulders any health- and medical-related expenses that are not included in the high-deductible health plan. Pay ...
Buying a Home: Getting Into the Escrow Process
You write an offer and the seller accepts it. Deal closed. It is about time to go through the escrow process. Why does a buyer need to undergo this ...
Student Loans: Consolidating Federal Loans
If you find it difficult to monitor and pay the student loans on your own, and want to reduce your monthly payment and lengthen the repayment sched ...
Introduction to Inflation
I asked my grandparents about the cost of living during World War II. They told me people during that period could buy a house for $5,000, a car fo ...
Buying a Home: Determining the Amount You Can Afford
You have decided to buy a house, choose the best location, and select a home suitable for you needs. It is high time to determine the amount you ca ...
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