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Direct Market Access (DMA): Understanding Uses and Key Benefits

By Itho May 29, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Direct Market Access (DMA)? Direct Market Access (DMA) offers institutions direct connection to financial market exchanges, allowing them to execute trades efficiently without relying on intermediary…

How It’s Done, Risks and Rewards

By Itho November 12, 2008

[ad_1] What Is Buying on Margin? Buying on margin occurs when an investor buys an asset by borrowing the balance from a bank or broker. Buying on margin refers to…

Understanding the Earnings Credit Rate (ECR): A Key Banking Metric

By Itho October 28, 2008

[ad_1] What Is the Earnings Credit Rate (ECR)? The earnings credit rate (ECR) is the interest a bank pays on customer deposits. It is used mainly for institutional deposits and…

Board of Governors: Overview, Duties, FAQ

By Itho October 27, 2008

[ad_1] What Is a Board of Governors? A board of governors is a group of people appointed to oversee the management of an institution. The U.S. Postal Service, the BBC,…

Available Balance: Definition and Comparison to Current Balance

By Itho August 13, 2008

[ad_1] What Is an Available Balance? The available balance is the balance in checking or on-demand accounts that is free for use by the customer or account holder. These are funds…

Deferred Compensation: Benefits, Plans, and Tax Implications

By Itho April 29, 2008

[ad_1] What Is Deferred Compensation? Deferred compensation is a strategic financial option that allows employees to postpone receiving a portion of their salary until a specified future date, often…