Banking & Finance Standards
US information return for various types of income
1099Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan
401kInsurance paying for accidental death or serious injury
Accidental_DeathProfessional analyzing financial risks
ActuaryRefundable portion of child tax credit
ACTCGross income minus adjustments to income
AGIUS healthcare reform law expanding insurance coverage
ACADebt issued by government-sponsored enterprise
Agency_BondAutomated trading using computer algorithms
Algo_TradingExcess return of investment relative to benchmark
AlphaParallel tax system ensuring minimum tax payment
AMTNon-exchange trading venue for securities
ATSRouting number used to identify financial institutions in the US
ABAUS certificate representing foreign shares
ADRAnnual rate charged for borrowing or earned through investment
APRRate of return earned on investment over one year with compounding
APYInsurance product providing series of payments
AnnuityLaws and regulations designed to prevent illegal income disguising
AMLSoftware intermediary allowing applications to communicate
APIExploiting price differences in different markets
ArbitrageLowest price seller willing to accept
AskSecurity backed by financial assets
ABSSelling shares at current market price
At_the_MarketMaximum shares company can issue
Authorized_SharesInsurance covering vehicle damage and liability
AutoElectronic network for financial transactions in the United States
ACHElectronic banking outlet for transactions
ATMFutures price lower than expected spot price
BackwardationCode used to identify banks in international transactions
BICUS law requiring financial institutions to assist in detecting money laundering
BSAInternational financial institution serving central banks
BISLife insurance owned by bank on key employees
BOLILegal process for inability to repay debts
BankruptcyInternational regulatory framework for banks
Basel_IIIMarket condition with falling prices
Bear_MarketPerson receiving benefits from policy or account
BeneficiaryMeasure of stock volatility relative to market
BetaHighest price buyer willing to pay
BidDifference between bid and ask prices
SpreadIdentity verification using biological characteristics
BiometricFirst and most well-known cryptocurrency
BitcoinMathematical model for pricing options
Black_ScholesLarge transaction of securities
Block_TradeDistributed ledger technology for secure transactions
BlockchainStock of large well-established company
Blue_ChipDebt security obligating issuer to pay principal and interest
BondMeasure of curvature in bond price-yield relationship
ConvexityMeasure of bond price sensitivity to interest rates
DurationProcess of generating demand for shares in offering
Book_BuildingMarket condition with rising prices
Bull_MarketProcess of determining economic value of business
ValuationPayment method allowing deferred payment
BNPLInterest rate for very short-term loans
Call_MoneyRight to buy asset at specified price
Call_OptionMeasure of bank capital relative to risk-weighted assets
CARModel describing relationship between risk and expected return
CAPMMeasures limiting flow of foreign capital
Capital_ControlsRatio measuring ability to meet financial obligations
CCRLarge-scale exodus of assets from country
Capital_FlightProfit from sale of asset
Capital_GainLoss from sale of asset
Capital_LossInsurance company owned by insured
CaptiveTheft of card information using device
SkimmingSecurity code on payment card
CVVBorrowing low-interest currency to invest in high-interest currency
Carry_TradeCheck issued and guaranteed by bank
Cashiers_CheckTime deposit with fixed interest rate and maturity
CDCheck guaranteed by bank
Certified_CheckNew bank challenging traditional banks
Challenger_BankReorganization bankruptcy for businesses
Chapter_11Repayment plan bankruptcy for individuals
Chapter_13Liquidation bankruptcy for individuals and businesses
Chapter_7Return of funds to consumer for disputed transaction
ChargebackDeposit account for everyday transactions
Checking_AccountTax credit for qualifying dependent children
Child_Tax_CreditExcessive trading to generate commissions
ChurningTrading halt mechanism during market volatility
Circuit_BreakerContractual provision requiring return of benefits
ClawbackInternational central securities depository
ClearstreamFull vesting after specific period
Cliff_VestingPercentage of costs paid after deductible
CoinsuranceStructured financial product backed by debt pool
CDOSecurity backed by pool of loans
CLOAuto insurance covering vehicle damage from collision
CollisionMeasure of insurance profitability
Combined_RatioSecurity backed by commercial mortgages
CMBSBasic good used in commerce
CommodityUS agency regulating futures and options markets
CFTCCore measure of bank financial strength
CET1Global standard for automatic exchange of financial account information
CRSSecurity representing ownership in corporation
Common_StockValuation method comparing similar companies
CompsAuto insurance for non-collision damage
ComprehensiveExpected loss exceeding VaR threshold
CVaRInsurance for condo unit owners
CondoLegal arrangement managing another's financial affairs
ConservatorshipLaw allowing continuation of health insurance after job loss
COBRAUS agency protecting consumers in financial sector
CFPBMeasure of average change in consumer prices
CPIPayment without physical contact using NFC
ContactlessFutures price higher than expected spot price
ContangoSecurity convertible into another form
ConvertibleFixed amount paid for medical service
CopayDebt security issued by corporation
Corporate_BondLife insurance owned by corporation on employees
COLIOriginal value of asset for tax purposes
Cost_BasisInterest rate paid by bond
CouponFailure to meet debt obligations
DefaultDerivative transferring credit risk
CDSAssessment of creditworthiness of borrower
Credit_RatingNumerical expression of creditworthiness
Credit_ScoreInsurance paying lump sum for specified illness
Critical_IllnessExchange rate between two currencies via third currency
Cross_RateRaising funds from large number of people
CrowdfundingDigital currency using cryptography for security
CryptocurrencyPlatform for trading cryptocurrencies
ExchangeDeliberate downward adjustment of currency value
DevaluationFixed exchange rate between two currencies
PegDeliberate upward adjustment of currency value
RevaluationReport filed for cash transactions exceeding $10000
CTRRecord of country trade in goods services and transfers
Current_AccountAnnual income divided by current bond price
Current_YieldFinancial institution holding securities for safekeeping
CustodianProcess of identifying and verifying customer information
CDDPrivate exchange for trading securities
Dark_PoolPrivate exchange for institutional trading
Dark_TradeMeasure of cash flow available to pay current debt obligations
DSCRMeasure of financial leverage comparing debt to equity
D_EPercentage of gross monthly income going to debt payments
DTIApplication running on blockchain network
DAppOrganization governed by smart contracts
DAOFinancial services using blockchain without intermediaries
DeFiGeneral decrease in price levels
DeflationReducing financial leverage by paying down debt
DeleveragingRate of change in option price relative to asset price
DeltaAccount allowing withdrawal without notice
Demand_DepositUS central securities depository
DTCBank operating exclusively online
Digital_BankSoftware for storing cryptocurrency keys
WalletShare issuance reducing existing ownership percentage
DilutiveAutomatic withdrawal from bank account
Direct_DebitElectronic payment directly into bank account
Direct_DepositLiability insurance for company leadership
D&OInsurance replacing income when unable to work
DisabilityValuation method using future cash flows
DCFDistribution of earnings to shareholders
DividendPercentage of earnings paid as dividends
Payout_RatioDividend per share divided by stock price
Dividend_YieldMedical order not to perform CPR
DNRUS financial reform legislation following 2008 crisis
Dodd_FrankInvestigation or audit of potential investment
Due_DiligenceRefundable tax credit for low to moderate income workers
EITCMeasure of company operating performance
EBITDAMeasure of firm profitability excluding interest and tax expenses
EBITPortion of company profit allocated to each share of common stock
EPSInsurance covering earthquake damage
EarthquakeSevere and prolonged economic downturn
DepressionSignificant decline in economic activity
RecessionInterest rate adjusted for compounding over a given period
EARElectronic transfer of money
EFTRight to buy company stock at set price
Stock_OptionRetirement plan investing in employer stock
ESOPAdditional verification for high-risk customers
EDDCriteria for evaluating company sustainability and ethics
ESGRaising capital by selling equity online
Equity_CrowdfundingProfessional liability insurance
Errors__OmissionsPreparation for transfer of wealth after death
EstateTax on deceased person's estate
Estate_TaxBlockchain platform with smart contract functionality
EthereumBond issued in currency different from issuer country
EurobondInternational central securities depository
EuroclearUS dollars deposited in banks outside United States
EurodollarGlobal standard for chip card payments
EMVCentral bank for the eurozone
ECBDate after which stock trades without dividend
Ex_DividendReinsurance covering losses above threshold
Excess_LossValue of one currency in terms of another
Exchange_RateInvestment fund traded on stock exchanges
ETFUnsecured debt security tracking index
ETNPerson administering deceased's estate
ExecutorDate when derivative contract expires
ExpirationMost widely used credit score model
FICOUS government agency that insures bank deposits
FDICInterest rate Federal Reserve charges commercial banks for loans
Discount_RateInterest rate at which banks lend reserve balances overnight
FFRGovernment-sponsored enterprise buying mortgages
Freddie_MacUS agency insuring mortgages for low-income borrowers
FHAUS payroll tax funding Social Security and Medicare
FICAGovernment-sponsored enterprise buying mortgages
Fannie_MaeBranch of Federal Reserve determining monetary policy
FOMCCentral banking system of the United States
FedUS payroll tax funding unemployment compensation
FUTALegal obligation to act in another's best interest
FiduciaryUK financial regulatory body
FCAUS self-regulatory organization for broker-dealers
FINRAUse of borrowed money to increase investment
LeverageTechnology improving financial services
FintechGovernment spending and tax policies
Fiscal_PolicyCredit rating agency
FitchRapid market decline and recovery
Flash_CrashTax-advantaged account for healthcare and dependent care
FSAInsurance specifically covering flood damage
FloodIssuance of additional shares after IPO
Follow_OnLegal process to take property when loan defaults
ForeclosureUS law requiring foreign financial institutions to report US account holders
FATCAGlobal market for trading currencies
ForexAnnual report filed with SEC
10_KQuarterly report filed with SEC
10_QReport of material events filed with SEC
8_KInitial registration statement for new securities
S_1Customized derivative for future transaction
ForwardShares available for public trading
FloatUnethical trading ahead of client orders
Front_RunningStandardized derivative for future transaction
FutureExchange trading standardized futures contracts
Futures_MarketRate of change in delta
GammaStandard accounting framework
GAAPTax on transfers to beneficiaries more than one generation removed
Generation_SkippingTax on transfer of property by gift
Gift_TaxCertificate representing shares in foreign company
GDRSubstantial benefits for executives upon termination
Golden_ParachuteGovernment corporation guaranteeing mortgage securities
Ginnie_MaeTime allowed for payment without penalty
Grace_PeriodGradual vesting over time
Graded_VestingBond financing environmentally beneficial projects
Green_BondUnderwriter option to sell additional shares
GreenshoeTotal value of goods and services produced in country
GDPTotal value of goods produced by country residents
GNPInsurance covering difference between car value and loan
GAPLegal relationship for care of incapacitated person
GuardianshipEmployer-funded account for medical expenses
HRATax-advantaged account for medical expenses
HSAPerson authorized to make medical decisions
Healthcare_ProxyAlternative investment using pooled funds and diverse strategies
Hedge_FundStrategy to offset potential losses
HedgingAlgorithmic trading using powerful computers
HFTRevolving credit line secured by home equity
HELOCFixed loan secured by home equity
HELInsurance covering home and property damage
HomeownersFunds moving between markets seeking short-term gains
Hot_MoneyPresentations to potential investors before IPO
RoadshowOffering shares below market value
UnderpricingFraudulent use of another person's identity
Identity_TheftMarket forecast of likely price movement
Implied_VolatilityOption with intrinsic value
In_the_MoneyTax-advantaged employee stock option
ISOInsurance claims occurred but not yet reported
IBNRTax-advantaged retirement savings account
IRAGeneral increase in prices reducing purchasing power
InflationTax on assets received from deceased
Inheritance_TaxFundraising method using cryptocurrency tokens
ICOFirst sale of stock by company to public
IPOTrading based on non-public material information
Insider_TradingRequest to insurance company for payment
ClaimAmount paid before insurance coverage begins
DeductibleAmendment to insurance policy
RiderTechnology innovation in insurance industry
InsurtechInterest rate for loans between banks
Interbank_RateDerivative exchanging interest rate cash flows
SwapMetric used to estimate profitability of potential investments
IRRInternational standard for identifying bank accounts across borders
IBANInternational accounting standards
IFRSInternational organization promoting global monetary cooperation
IMFYield curve where short-term rates exceed long-term rates
Inverted_YieldCredit rating indicating low default risk
Investment_GradeTrust that cannot be easily modified
Irrevocable_TrustEligible expenses reducing taxable income
Itemized_DeductionHigh-yield bond with high default risk
Junk_BondLife insurance on essential employee
Key_PersonProcess of verifying the identity of clients to prevent fraud and money laundering
KYCLegal document directing estate distribution
WillMultiple orders creating false market depth
LayeringStatistics predicting future economic activity
LEIAcquisition of company using significant borrowed money
LBOInsurance protecting against claims from injuries or damage
LiabilityInsurance paying benefit upon death of insured
Life_InsuranceTrust created during trustor's lifetime
Living_TrustDocument specifying medical treatment preferences
Living_WillRatio of loan amount to appraised value of asset
LTVTime when insiders cannot sell shares after IPO
LockupBenchmark interest rate at which banks lend to each other
LIBORProfit from asset held more than one year
Long_Term_GainInsurance for extended inability to work
LTDRatio of losses to premiums
Loss_RatioFunds set aside for future insurance claims
ReservesProfessional liability insurance for medical providers
MalpracticePurchase of company by existing management team
MBOBrokerage account allowing borrowing to buy securities
MarginDemand to deposit additional money or securities
Margin_CallTotal value of company outstanding shares
Market_CapDecline of 10% or more from recent peak
CorrectionEase of buying or selling assets without price impact
LiquidityFirm providing liquidity by buying and selling securities
Market_MakerArtificial inflation or deflation of security prices
Market_ManipulationStatistical measure of price fluctuations
VolatilityEU legislation regulating investment services
MiFIDPublicly traded limited partnership
MLPDate when bond principal is due
MaturityUS health program for people with limited income
MedicaidUS federal health insurance for people 65 and older
MedicareConsolidation of companies through various financial transactions
M&ABanking service accessed via mobile device
Mobile_BankingCentral bank actions controlling money supply
Monetary_PolicySavings account with higher interest and restrictions
Money_MarketPayment order for specific amount
Money_OrderCredit rating agency
MoodysLoan secured by real property
MortgageInvestment secured by pool of mortgages
MBSSecurity requiring multiple verification forms
MFADebt security issued by state or local government
Municipal_BondInvestment vehicle pooling money from multiple investors
Mutual_FundUS government agency regulating and insuring credit unions
NCUAWireless technology for contactless payments
NFCDigital-only bank without physical branches
NeobankDifference between present value of cash inflows and outflows
NPVContract restricting employment after leaving company
Non_CompeteContract prohibiting sharing confidential information
NDAUnique digital asset representing ownership
NFTEmployee stock option without tax advantages
NSOInsufficient money in account to cover transaction
NSFUS Treasury department administering economic sanctions
OFACUS agency supervising national banks
OCCSystem allowing third-party access to financial data
Open_BankingMeasures of option price sensitivity
GreeksPrice paid for options contract
PremiumDerivative giving right to buy or sell asset
OptionOption with no intrinsic value
Out_of_MoneyMaximum amount paid before insurance covers all
Out_of_PocketShares currently held by investors
Outstanding_SharesOption to sell additional shares in offering
OverallotmentDeficit in bank account from withdrawals exceeding balance
OverdraftCreating appearance of trading activity
Painting_TapeFace value of bond
Par_ValueSecurity standards for card payment processing
PCI_DSSProcess of transmitting and reconciling payment orders
ClearingDeliberate deception for financial gain
FraudEU regulation requiring open banking
PSD2Final transfer of funds completing transaction
SettlementTechnology improving payment systems
PaytechReplacing sensitive data with unique identifier
TokenizationLending directly between individuals without intermediary
P2P_LendingLow-priced stock of small company
Penny_StockRetirement plan providing regular payments
PensionSmallest price move in currency trading
PipSecret numeric password for authentication
PINAuto insurance covering medical expenses regardless of fault
PIPFraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
PhishingLocation where sales transaction occurs
POSCondition or circumstance not covered by insurance
ExclusionTermination of policy due to non-payment
LapseRestoration of lapsed insurance policy
ReinstatementIndividual with prominent public function who may present higher risk
PEPFraudulent investment paying returns from new investors
Ponzi_SchemeLegal authorization to act on another's behalf
Power_of_AttorneyValuation using prices paid in past transactions
PrecedentStock with priority over common stock for dividends
Preferred_StockStock valuation measure adjusted for earnings growth
PEGRatio comparing stock price to book value per share
P_BRatio of company share price to earnings per share
P_EInterest rate banks charge their most creditworthy customers
Prime_RateInvestment in private companies not listed on exchanges
PELegal process of administering deceased's estate
ProbateMeasure of average change in producer selling prices
PPIInsurance protecting property and liability
P&CDocument describing investment offering
ProspectusDocument disclosing information for shareholder voting
ProxyUK regulator for banks and insurers
PRAScheme artificially inflating stock price
Pump_and_DumpEconomic indicator of manufacturing sector health
PMIRight to sell asset at specified price
Put_OptionUnsustainable business model recruiting participants
Pyramid_SchemeMonetary policy increasing money supply to stimulate economy
QEMonetary policy reducing money supply
Quantitative_TighteningMatrix barcode used for payments and information
QR_CodeTime before IPO with limited communication
Quiet_PeriodReinsurance sharing fixed percentage of all policies
Quota_ShareCompany owning income-producing real estate
REITProperty owned by lender after foreclosure
REOPreliminary prospectus filed with SEC
Red_HerringTax credit resulting in refund if exceeding tax owed
Refundable_CreditRule requiring equal disclosure to all investors
Reg_FDSEC regulation governing short selling
Regulation_SHOFramework allowing testing of innovations
SandboxTechnology facilitating regulatory compliance
RegtechInsurance for insurance companies
ReinsuranceMoney sent from abroad typically by workers
RemittanceInsurance for tenant's personal property
RentersShort-term borrowing using securities as collateral
RepoSecurity backed by residential mortgages
RMBSCompany shares given to employee with restrictions
RSUReinsurance of reinsurance
RetrocessionMeasure of how profitable company is relative to total assets
ROAMeasure of profitability relative to shareholders equity
ROEMeasure of profitability relative to investment cost
ROICheck not honored due to insufficient funds
Returned_CheckOpposite side of repo transaction
Reverse_RepoConsolidation of shares into fewer shares
Reverse_SplitTrust that can be modified or terminated
Revocable_TrustSensitivity of option price to interest rate changes
RhoBank assets weighted by credit risk
RWAAutomated investment management service
Robo_AdvisorRetirement account with tax-free withdrawals
Roth_IRARequired disclosure to Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC_FilingDeposit account earning interest
Savings_AccountUS government bond sold to individuals
Savings_BondRetirement plan for small businesses
Simple_IRAUS tax form for partnership income
K_1Issuance of new stock after IPO
SPOBenchmark interest rate replacing LIBOR
SOFRCentral facility holding securities
DepositoryUS non-profit protecting investors if brokerage fails
SIPCUS agency enforcing securities laws
SECOffering of tokenized securities
STOSetting aside funds to cover potential losses
Self_InsuranceBenefits provided to employee upon termination
SeveranceCompany purchasing its own shares
BuybackReduction in ownership percentage from new shares
DilutionOwnership interest in company after liabilities
EquityMeasure of risk-adjusted return
Sharpe_RatioSale of property for less than mortgage owed
Short_SaleSelling borrowed securities expecting price decline
Short_SellingProfit from asset held less than one year
Short_Term_GainInsurance for temporary inability to work
STDRetirement plan for self-employed and small business
SEP_IRAPayment integration initiative for euro transactions
SEPASelf-executing contract with terms in code
Smart_ContractUS federal program providing retirement and disability benefits
Social_SecurityUS program for disabled workers
SSDIInvestment strategy considering social and environmental good
SRIGlobal messaging network for secure financial transactions between banks
SWIFTRisk-adjusted return focusing on downside deviation
Sortino_RatioShell company raising capital to acquire private company
SPACPlacing orders intended to be cancelled to manipulate prices
SpoofingCurrent market price for immediate delivery
Spot_PriceCryptocurrency pegged to stable asset like USD
StablecoinInflation combined with stagnant economic growth
StagflationFixed dollar amount reducing taxable income
Standard_DeductionCredit rating agency and index provider
S&PInstruction to make regular fixed payments
Standing_OrderAccounting principles for insurance companies
StatutoryAsset value reset to market value at inheritance
Stepped_Up_BasisDivision of existing shares into multiple shares
Stock_SplitRight to purchase shares at specific price
WarrantInstruction to bank not to honor check
Stop_PaymentPrice at which option can be exercised
Strike_PriceIslamic bond complying with Sharia law
SukukAdditional insurance beyond primary coverage
SupplementalUS program for aged blind and disabled with limited income
SSIReport filed when suspicious financial activity is detected
SARAmount reducing tax owed dollar-for-dollar
Tax_CreditSelling investments at loss to offset gains
Tax_Loss_HarvestingLife insurance for specific period
Term_LifeTrust created through will
TestamentaryRate of option value decline over time
ThetaCore capital including equity and disclosed reserves
Tier_1Supplementary bank capital including subordinated debt
Tier_2Account with fixed term before withdrawal
Time_DepositInsurance protecting against property title defects
Title_InsuranceDifference between exports and imports
Trade_BalanceSettlement occurring two business days after trade
T+2Number of shares or contracts traded
VolumePrepaid fixed-amount check for travelers
Travelers_CheckShort-term US government debt security
T_BillLong-term debt security issued by US government
Treasury_BondUS government bonds indexed to inflation
TIPSMedium-term US government debt security
T_NotePreviously outstanding stock repurchased by company
Treasury_StockUS program to strengthen financial sector during crisis
TARPLegal arrangement holding assets for beneficiaries
TrustPerson managing assets on behalf of beneficiary
TrusteeSecurity process requiring two verification methods
2FANatural person who ultimately owns or controls a legal entity
UBOExtra liability insurance beyond other policies
UmbrellaCoverage when other driver has insufficient insurance
UIMEU regulatory framework for investment funds
UCITSProcess of evaluating risk for insurance or loan
UnderwritingPercentage of labor force without jobs
UnemploymentCoverage for accidents with uninsured drivers
UMProtection when hit by uninsured driver
Uninsured_MotoristCollective investment pooling investor funds
Unit_TrustFlexible premium permanent life insurance
Universal_LifeRegulation restricting short selling
Uptick_RuleStatistical measure of potential loss in portfolio
VaRSensitivity of option price to volatility changes
VegaFinancing provided to startup companies with growth potential
VCRight that cannot be taken away
VestedEmployee right to employer contributions over time
VestingUS agency guaranteeing mortgages for veterans
VAUS regulation restricting banks from proprietary trading
Volcker_RuleUS wage and tax statement
W_2US employee withholding certificate
W_4Selling and repurchasing same security within 30 days
Wash_SaleSimultaneously buying and selling same security
Wash_TradingAverage rate company pays to finance its assets
WACCPermanent life insurance with cash value
Whole_LifeElectronic transfer of funds
Wire_TransferInsurance providing wage replacement for injured workers
Workers_CompInternational financial institution providing loans to developing countries
WBGraph showing yields of bonds with different maturities
Yield_CurveTotal return anticipated on bond held to maturity
Yield_to_MaturityBond paying no interest until maturity
Zero_Coupon