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Headline Risk

What is 'Headline Risk' The possibility that a news story will adversely affect a stock's price. Headline risk can also impact the...

Hazard Insurance

DefinitionHome insurance, also commonly called homeowner's insurance, is a type of property insurance that covers a private residence. It is an insurance policy that...
Idiosyncratic risk

Idiosyncratic Risk

What is 'Idiosyncratic Risk' Idiosyncratic risk, also referred to as unsystematic risk, is the risk that is endemic to a particular asset such as a...

Office Of The Superintendent Of Financial Institutions (OSFI)

What is 'Office Of The Superintendent Of Financial Institutions - OSFI' An independent agency responsible for the regulation of banks, insurance companies,...

Natural Capital

DefinitionNatural capital is the world's stock of natural resources, which includes geology, soils, air, water and all living organisms. Some natural capital assets provide...

Macroprudential Analysis

What is 'Macroprudential Analysis' A method of economic analysis that evaluates the health, soundness and vulnerabilities of a financial system. Macroprudential analysis...

Management Risk

What is 'Management Risk' The risks associated with ineffective, destructive or underperforming management, which hurts shareholders and the company or fund being...

Above Ground Risk

What is 'Above Ground Risk' Non-quantifiable risks that can adversely affect a project or investment. Above ground risk is generally used in...

Absentee Owner

What is 'Absentee Owner' An individual who owns a piece of real estate but does not live in it. An absentee owner...

Rate Level Risk

What is 'Rate Level Risk' A type of interest rate risk which asserts that the characteristics of interest rate fluctuation are variable...

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