NEXT OF KIN
A term which refers to the closest living relative of an individual. The next-of-kin relationship is significant in determining inheritance rights if a person dies without a will and has no spouse and/or children. The estate of the deceased becomes state property if no legal heir can be identified. The next of kin can also be called upon to make medical decisions for a person who has become incapacitated or to make funeral/burial arrangements.
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Balloon loan paid at the end of the term. The loan will be refinanced to fulfill the balloon payment obligation.
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Foreign Credit Insurance Association - FCIA
A voluntary agency that provides insurance for U.S. exporters. It was formed in 1961.
John Elkann
Chairman of Italian automaker Fiat, and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of investment company Exor. Both companies are controlled by the Agnel ...
Expected Return
Amount an investor would expect on the return of an investment with various known or expected return rates. This is computed by getting the average ...
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