The financial year, or fiscal year, is a 12-month period used for accounting and reporting purposes. It doesn't always align…
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) was a UK government body responsible for regulating financial services firms. It aimed to protect…
A final salary pension scheme, also known as a defined benefit pension, guarantees a retirement income based on your salary…
Externalities occur when the production or consumption of a good or service impacts a third party not directly involved. These…
The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank for the euro, responsible for monetary policy in the Eurozone. It…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution established to aid in the transition of…
Ethical investment, also known as socially responsible investing (SRI), integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. It…
Equity derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from underlying stocks or stock indexes. They offer flexible hedging, speculation,…
Equity refers to fairness and justice, particularly in the distribution of resources and opportunities. It acknowledges that different individuals and…
Enterprise Value (EV) is a comprehensive measure of a company's total worth, encompassing market capitalization, debt, minority interests, and preferred…