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Over-The-Counter (OTC)

Over-The-Counter (OTC)

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

A security that is sold outside of an exchange.

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Venture Capital

A type of financing that investors provide to startups, who sometimes announce getting said financing in TechCrunch, to big fanfare.

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.

Quantitative easing

Find out what quantitative easing is and how central banks use this monetary measure to encourage economic growth.

Gilt

What is a gilt?

Securities

Bonds and stocks.

Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.

Bond

Learn what a bond is

Wall Street

A street in New York that became a figure of speech for the financial markets of the US.

Unicorn

A startup valued at over £1 billion. They are rare, hence the name.

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