Transaction costs

Transaction Costs

What are transaction costs and why are they important Transaction costs are defined as the costs associated with making a transaction, such as the cost...
mezzanine financing

What is Mezzanine Financing?

If you haven't heard of mezzanine financing before, you are not alone. It's a type of equity financing whereby investors contribute capital in exchange...
Special Power of Attorney

Special Power of Attorney

What is a Special Power of Attorney A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is a legal document that gives someone else the authority to act...
gray market

The Risks of Doing Business in the Gray Market

Gray Market The term "gray market" refers to an underground or shadow market, which trades commodities in channels that are not authorized by the manufacturer....
Forward integration

Forward Integration

Examples of Forward Integration in Business Forward integration is a business model in which a company takes over a part of the supply chain, encompassing...
Loss Payee

Loss Payee

What is a loss payee A loss payee is a party who is entitled to receive payment from an insurance company in the event of...

DI Wire Blog

The DI Wire is a dedicated platform that provides accurate and timely information for the advisor-sold non-traded direct investment industry. Our news publications are...
dry powder

Dry Powder

What is dry powder? Historically, dry powder was the name given to a type of liquid asset that could be used for various purposes. Various...
Homo Economicus

Homo Economicus

What is Homo Economicus Homo economicus is a term that is used to describe the hypothetical perfect rational economic actor. This individual makes decisions based...
Inferior goods

Inferior Goods Definition

What are Inferior goods Inferior goods are items that see a decrease in demand when there is an increase in income. This occurs because as...