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Withholding Tax

Withholding Tax

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

A tax deduction made at the source of the payment.

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Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

A set of standards which investors use to present their investment results.
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Accrued interest

The interest earned on a gilt since the last dividend date. When buying a gilt, the buyer pays the accrued interest at the time of a transaction to the seller in addition to the clean price of the gilt
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Money laundering

A method of moving money obtained illicitly through the financial system so it can be used legally.
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Yield curve

A graphical representation of interest rates over time
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Securities

Bonds and stocks.
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Depository

We look at what is a depository and what role they play in keeping markets work.
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Inflation

The increase in the prices of goods and services over time, and the process by which money loses its value.
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Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.
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Professional Client

An investor that is able to meet several regulatory criteria.
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