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Value Chain
What is a 'Value Chain' A value chain is a high-level model developed by Michael Porter used to describe the process by...
Variance
What is 'Variance' Variance is a measurement of the spread between numbers in a data set. The variance measures how far each...
Fast Market Rule
What is the fast market rule
The fast market rule is a regulation that requires firms to disseminate information about material events as soon as...
Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLB)
What is the Federal Home Loan Bank System (FHLB)?
The Federal Home Loan Bank System is a network of 12 regional banks that provide financial...
Labor Union
What is a 'Labor Union' A labor union is an organization intended to represent the collective interests of workers in negotiations with...
Warning Bulletin
What is 'Warning Bulletin' A listing compiled on a weekly basis of credit cards that have been canceled, are past due or...
Gatekeeper
What is 'Gatekeeper' Requirements that must be met before an individual can qualify for a long-term care plan. A person must qualify...
General Agreements To Borrow (GAB)
What is 'General Agreements To Borrow - GAB' A borrowing/lending medium for members of the Group of Ten. Members of the lending...
Hedge
A hedge or ‘Hedging’ against investment risk means to strategically use instruments in the market to offset the risk of fluctuations in the price...
Ultimogeniture
What is ultimogeniture and how does it work
Ultimogeniture is the practice of leaving property to the youngest child. It contrasts with primogeniture, in which...