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Human rights
Fundamental and universal rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. They consist of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that States are obliged to fully respect according to common standards ratified by national and international legislation.
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white squire
Financial services; General Finance
White knight who buys less than a majority interest.
whitemail
Financial services; General Finance
Sale of a large amount of stock by a company that is the target of a takeover bid to a friendly party at below-market prices, so that the raider is forced to buy more of highly ...
whole life insurance
Financial services; General Finance
A contract with both insurance and investment components: (1) It pays off a stated amount upon the death of the insured, and (2) it accumulates a cash value that the policyholder ...
whole loan
Financial services; General Finance
A term that distinguishes an investment representing an original mortgage loan from a loan representing a participation with one or more lenders.
wholesale mortgage banking
Financial services; General Finance
The purchasing of loans originated by others, for the acquisition of the servicing rights.
wholesaler
Financial services; General Finance
An underwriter or a broker-dealer who trades with other broker-dealers, rather than with the retail investor.
wholly owned subsidiary
Financial services; General Finance
A subsidiary whose parent company owns virtually 100% of its common stock.
