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Understanding Central Counterparty Clearing Houses (CCPs) in Trading

By Itho July 7, 2006

[ad_1] A central counterparty clearing house (CCP) is an entity that facilitates trading in European derivatives and equities markets. Typically operated by the major banks in each country, CCPs are…

Eurozone Definition, History, Member Countries

By Itho November 14, 2005

[ad_1] What Is the Eurozone? The eurozone, officially known as the euro area, is a geographic and economic region that consists of all the European Union countries that have fully incorporated…

What Is the Black Market? Examples of Products and Services

By Itho June 28, 2005

[ad_1] What Is a Black Market? A black market is an economic activity that occurs outside government-sanctioned channels. Illegal market transactions usually occur under the table to let participants avoid…

European Central Bank (ECB): Definition, Structure, and Functions

By Itho June 24, 2005

[ad_1] What is European Central Bank (ECB)? The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank responsible for monetary policy of the European Union (EU) member countries that have adopted…

Back-End Ratio: Definition, Calculation Formula, Vs. Front End

By Itho March 8, 2005

[ad_1] What Is the Back-End Ratio? The back-end ratio, also known as the debt-to-income ratio, is a ratio that indicates what portion of a person's monthly income goes toward…

Earnings Management: Definition and Examples

By Itho November 2, 2004

[ad_1] Earnings management is the use of accounting techniques to produce financial statements that present an overly positive view of a company's business activities and financial position. This is done…