The bank that issues a Letter of Credit on behalf of the Importer.

Slang term for a disreputable brokerage.

(FOOTSIE)An index of the share prices of the 100 largest companies (by market capitalisation) in the UK.

The amount which shareholders own in a publicly quoted company. Equity is the risk-bearing part.

(HRP)A scheme which preserves your rights to a basic state pension during periods when you are caring for.

See: Her Majesty's Customs and.

(EIS) The Enterprise Investment Scheme is a UK tax incentive scheme designed to encourage investors to.

A four-sided option spread that involves a long call and a short put at one strike price as well as.

See letters of credit for a full explanation

An abbreviation for Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment which selects the prizes in the.

Securities which pay a fixed rate of interest. Government bonds (gilts) are the best known example..

When a share is said to be 'cum dividend', it means that it is offered for sale with an.

Additional days which may be allowed by a company to a debtor over and above the due date for.

The difference between (i) turnover and (ii) the cost of making a product or providing a service,.

(EPP)A pension plan which is tailored for directors and senior executive.

The books in which the transactions of a business are.

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

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

The country in which a person lives. Important for tax purposes to establish your domicile in the.

A rating used by banks, insurance companies, mortgage companies and other financial institutions.