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Home Dictionary J Japan Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation Jasdaq is a Japanese stock exchange focused on emerging companies. It is one of several subsidiaries of the Japan Exchange Group. Jasdaq traces its origins to an OTC platform founded in 1963. Jasdaq’s listing requirements are less stringent than Tokyo Stock Exchange’s first or second section. Automated Clearing House (ACH)
September 25, 2022 The Automated Clearing House (ACH) is an electronic funds transfer system that facilitates payments in the US. Back Office
September 25, 2022 The back office is the part of the company that consists of administrative and support staff who do not work with clients. Broker-Dealer
September 25, 2022 A broker-dealer is a financial institution that trades securities on behalf of clients, but which may also trade for itself. Brokerage Account
September 25, 2022 Investors have different needs and should choose their brokerage firms accordingly. Custodial Account
September 25, 2022 A deposit account is a savings account created and managed by an adult for a minor. House Maintenance Requirement
September 25, 2022 House maintenance requirements are the standards for the minimum margin account level chosen by brokerage firms. Investment Bank (IB)
September 25, 2022 Investment banks specialize in managing complex financial transactions such as IPOs and mergers for corporate clients. Jitney
September 25, 2022 The term jitney has two meanings, depending on the context. Margin Account
September 25, 2022 A margin account allows a trader to borrow funds from a broker without having to deposit the entire value of the trade. Prime Brokerage
September 25, 2022 Prime brokerage refers to a set of services that investment banks and other large financial institutions offer to hedge funds and similar clients. Stockbroker
September 25, 2022 A stockbroker is a financial professional who buys and sells shares at the behest of clients. Transfer Agent
September 25, 2022 The transfer agent plays a vital role as a link between the company registrar and the investor. Wirehouse
September 25, 2022 Wirehouse is a full-service broker-dealer of any size. A-Shares
September 25, 2022 China A-share is the shares of companies based in mainland China that are traded on two Chinese stock exchanges: the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). Aktiengesellschaft (AG)
September 25, 2022 Aktiengesellschaft is a German term used for publicly traded corporations on German stock exchanges. American Depositary Receipt (ADR)
September 25, 2022 An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a US bank that represents shares of foreign companies. American Depositary Share (ADS)
September 25, 2022 American Depository Shares (ADAs) refer to shares of foreign companies held by US depository banks and can be traded in the US, including on major exchanges. Amsterdam Stock Exchange (AEX)
September 25, 2022 The Amsterdam Stock Exchange, founded in 1602, is considered one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world. Application Programming Interface (API)
September 25, 2022 The Application Programming Interface (API) establishes an online connection between the data provider and the end user. Asian Development Bank
September 25, 2022 The main mission of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to promote economic growth and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACATS)
September 25, 2022 Automated Account Transfer Service (ACATS) can be used to transfer stocks, bonds, cash, mutual funds, mutual funds, options, and other investment products. Berhad (BHD)
September 25, 2022 Berhad (BHD) is the suffix used in Malaysia to denote a public limited company. The suffix Sendirian Berhad (SDN BHD) identifies a private limited company. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
September 25, 2022 The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), founded in 1875 as an Association of Local Shareholders and Stockbrokers, is the first stock exchange in Asia and the largest securities market in India. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS)
September 25, 2022 BRICS started in 2001 as BRIC, an acronym coined by Goldman Sachs for Brazil, Russia, India and China. South Africa was added in 2010. Brexit
September 25, 2022 Brexit refers to the UK leaving the European Union.