Tag: central
Japanese Government Bond (JGB)
What is 'Japanese Government Bond - JGB' A bond issued by the government of Japan. The government pays interest on the bond...
National Bank Surveillance System
DefinitionThe National Bank Surveillance System is a computerized, off-site monitoring system developed by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency "to assist...
Oman Rial (OMR)
What is 'Oman Rial - OMR' The currency of Oman. The Omani rial is broken into smaller units, called baisa, and is...
Kazakhstan National Fund
DefinitionThe government of Kazakhstan created the National Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2000 in order to manage oil revenue more effectively. Tax...
Lead Bank
What is Lead Bank and how does it work
A lead bank is a financial institution that acts as the coordinator for a syndicated loan....
Lagged Reserves
Banks use lagged reserves to manage their liquidity and protect themselves from risks associated with deposit outflows. Lagged reserves are a critical tool for...
Easy Money
What is 'Easy Money' Easy money, in academic terms, denotes a condition in the money supply. Easy money occurs when the U.S....
ECB Announcement
What is the ECB?
The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union. Its main task is to maintain price stability...
Echo Bubble
What is 'Echo Bubble' A post-bubble rally that becomes another, smaller bubble. The echo bubble usually occurs in the sector in which...
Federal Funds
What are 'Federal Funds' Federal funds, often referred to as fed funds, are excess reserves that commercial banks and other financial institutions...