GENERALLY ACCEPTED PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES - GAPP
Standardized business procedures in connection to the operation of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). Agreed upon by 23 nations with SWFs in October 2008, it states the SWFs will pursue financial, not political, agendas. The countries also vow to make their investment practices, objectives, and structures transparent to all. Also called Santiago Principles.
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Avoidable Cost
It is the expense that will not be spent if that particular operation or activity is not performed by the company. It refers to the costs of variab ...
Straight Credit
Letter of credit which can only be paid at the counters of the issuing bank or a designated drawee bank authorized to make payment. This can only b ...
Monthly Treasury Average Index - MTA Index
12-month moving average of the one year constant maturity treasury (CMT) used for adjustable rate mortgages. To compute, add the 12 latest monthly ...
Variable Life Insurance Policy
Variable Life Insurance Policy is a type of life insurance that provides permanent protection to the beneficiary upon the policyholder’s deat ...
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