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temporal method

Financial services; General Finance

A currency translation method under which the choice of exchange rate depends on the underlying method of valuation. Assets and liabilities valued at historical cost (market cost) are translated at ...

underwriting spread

Financial services; General Finance

The income that is generated by the underwriting syndicate and the selling group, which is essentially the difference between the amount paid to the issuer of securities in a primary distribution and ...

Write-down

Financial services; General Finance

Reducing the book value of an asset if its is overstated compared to current market values.

underwriting income

Financial services; General Finance

For an insurance company, the difference between the premiums earned and the costs of settling claims.

umbrella policy

Financial services; General Finance

Insurance for exports of an exporter whose issuer handles all administrative requirements.

upstairs order

Financial services; General Finance

Used for listed equity securities. Off-floor order.

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