DMO

The United Kingdom Debt Management Office. It’s an executive agency responsible for managing the government’s debt and cash needs, primarily through issuing gilts and Treasury bills.

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Collective investment scheme

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Zero-Sum Game

A situation in which one person's gain is another's loss.
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Fundamentals

The data or information that is likely to impact a company's stock price.
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Venture Capital Trust (VCT)

A listed company run by a fund manager, investing mainly in private companies.e.
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Know Your Customer (KYC)

A legal requirement for financial firms to understand exactly who their customers are. Used to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Bond

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Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.
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Diversification

An investment strategy in which money is put into a variety assets.
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Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.
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