DefinitionKnowledge management is the process of creating, sharing, using and managing the knowledge and information of an organisation. It refers to a multidisciplinary approach to achievin

Kangaroo Bond What is 'Kangaroo Bond' A type of foreign bond that is issued in the Australian market by non-Australian firms and is denominated in Australian currency. The bond is subject

Kamikaze Defense What is 'Kamikaze Defense ' A type of takeover defense mechanism sometimes resorted to by a company that is the target of a hostile bid. Kamikaze defense involves reshapin

Keefe Bank Index What is 'Keefe Bank Index' An index of regional bank and money centers. The Keefe Bank Index is compiled by Keefe, Keefe, Bruyette and Woods, an investment banking firm in

Kickback What is a 'Kickback' A kickback is the payment of something of value to a recipient as compensation or reward for providing favorable treatment to another party. Explaining 'Kick

DefinitionKeynesian economics are the various macroeconomic theories about how in the short run – and especially during recessions – economic output is strongly influenced by aggregate d

Krugerrand Gold Coin What is 'Krugerrand Gold Coin' A gold coin minted by the Republic of South Africa. Krugerrand gold coins contain exactly one troy ounce of gold. This coin was first mi

DefinitionThe Kagi chart is a chart used for tracking price movements and to make decisions on purchasing stock. It differs from traditional stock charts such as the Candlestick chart by bei

DefinitionKorea Investment Corporation was established in 2005 to preserve and enhance the long-term purchasing power of South Korea's sovereign wealth through efficient management of public

Key Currency What is 'Key Currency' The currency used as a reference in an international transaction or when setting an exchange rate. The key currency used is usually issued by a stable,