A type of mortgage where interest repayments to the lender are fixed until maturity or for a.

A document confirming that recently-purchased insurance is in force. Used if a claim should be.

Costs which affect a company's profit (or loss) which are associated with normal activities but are.

A particular type of order which a client gives to his broker when buying shares.

A fund whose portfolio comprises a range of securities from markets around the.

When a company fails to pay a dividend, holders of cumulative preference shares are entitled to.

In the US, an insurance policy taken out on the life of a company executive or senior employee whose.

Insurance which gives protection to a business or homeowner against property loss, damage and injury.

See: contingency.

A unit or investment fund which invests in the stocks of growth companies.

The refusal to pay or accept a Bill of Exchange.

In the US, a tax imposed by the federal government or state on the net value of a deceased person's.

A type of commodity-product spread involving the purchase of crude oil futures and the sale of.

An agent who acts in the arrangements of property sales and purchases in return for a commission.

The interest rate earned on money placed on deposit with banks and financial institutions.

Purchase of shares without entitlement to current rights issues. This entitlement remains with the.

See 'time.

A commitment made by a person to be answerable for the debts or liabilities of.

The German central.

Preferred stock with dividend payment priority following a missed dividend payment. This amount.