A scheme set up to give limited protection to people with share and/or deposit accounts in.

The last day on which an option can be traded (American style exercise). Issued in connection with documents such as letters of credit, tariffs etc. to advise that stated provisions will expire at a certain time.

Insurance which extends the term of a warranty, typically covering repairs on appliances and cars,.

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

Rent payable by the owner of a leasehold property to the freehold.

A company (or person) making an unwanted, hostile bid for another.

Corporate and government bonds are generally considered a safe form of investment compared to.

An endowment policy in which the savings element is significantly.

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

People or companies who are owed money by.

In the trading terms between companies, credit is the value of goods which one company will supply.

A legal term given to an investor whose experience is such that members of the FSA are entitled to.

A financial ratio which shows how easily the company could pay its bills if all its creditors.

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

The index of the share prices of the companies listed on the London Stock Exchange which are too.

A payment made out of a sense of moral rather than legal.

See: 'split capital investment.

Options on the shares of companies. Equity options are traded in the UK at the London International.

Insurance which covers the monthly payments on an outstanding debt for a fixed period, in the event.