Notional: Understanding Financial Derivatives
A notional amount is the face value or principal amount used to…
Real Estate Explained: Investing, Markets, and Opportunities
Real estate encompasses land and buildings, offering diverse investment opportunities. Understanding property…
Zombie Funds: Understanding Dormant and Underperforming Assets
Zombie funds are investment vehicles that are no longer actively managed or…
Vulture Funds: Understanding Distressed Debt Investors
Vulture funds are investment funds that buy distressed debt or equity of…
Unquoted Shares: Understanding Their Nature and Implications
Unquoted shares, also known as private equity or unlisted shares, represent ownership…
Tangible Common Equity Ratio
Measures a financial institution's tangible common equity relative to its risk-weighted assets.…
Ponzi Scheme: Understanding the Fraudulent Investment
A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation where early investors are…
Permanent Interest-Bearing Shares (PIBS)
Permanent interest-bearing shares (PIBS) are a type of perpetual security that pays…
Gilts: Understanding UK Government Bonds
Gilts are debt securities issued by the UK government to raise capital.…
FTSE4Good Index Series
The FTSE4Good Index Series is a benchmark for socially responsible investment (SRI).…