The second tier or junior market, established by the London Stock Exchange in 1995, to provide trading facilities in the shares of smaller companies.

Something that has earning potential or value, such as property.

The settlement, processing and accounting departments of a bank or broking firm. Now more usually referred to as Operations.

British Bankers Association. A leading trade association for the UK banking and financial services sector.

A marketable debt instrument issued by a company or a government. An alternative name for fixed interest securities.

Markets in which companies trade stocks and bonds. These are used to raise funds.

Goods which are exchanged during commerce, such as gold or grain. Commodities are interchangeable with other commodities of the same type, regardless of the producer. When traded on an exchange, commo [..]

An individual or a firm that acts as principal in all transactions, buying for his or its own account.

A financial instrument whose value is dependent upon the value of an underlying asset.

The release of information about a company to the public. Full disclosure means to release both positive and negative information so as to not mislead potential investors.