Tag: structure
Vasicek Interest Rate Model
What is 'Vasicek Interest Rate Model' A method of modeling interest rate movement that describes the movement of an interest rate as...
Variance Swap
Definition
A variance swap is an over-the-counter financial derivative that allows one to speculate on or hedge risks associated with the magnitude of movement, i.e....
Family Limited Partnership (FLP)
What is 'Family Limited Partnership - FLP' A type of partnership designed to centralize family business or investment accounts. FLPs pool together...
Waterfall Payment
What is a 'Waterfall Payment' A waterfall payment is a type of payment scheme in which higher-tiered creditors receive interest and principal...
Generally Accepted Principles And Practices (GAPP)
What is 'Generally Accepted Principles And Practices - GAPP' Standardized business procedures related to the operation of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs). The...
General Partnership
DefinitionIn most countries, a general partnership is an association of persons or an unincorporated company with the following major features... General Partnership What...
General Equilibrium Theory
DefinitionIn economics, general equilibrium theory attempts to explain the behavior of supply, demand, and prices in a whole economy with several or many interacting...
Gearing
What is 'Gearing' Gearing refers to the level of a company’s debt related to its equity capital, usually expressed in percentage form....
Tax Efficiency
Definition
A financial process is said to be tax efficient if it is taxed at a lower rate than an alternative financial process that achieves...
Dealer Market
What is a 'Dealer Market' A financial market mechanism wherein multiple dealers post prices at which they will buy or sell a...