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Alternative Asset

A type of assets that do not belong to the traditional or classic asset classes. More specifically, alternative assets are...

Asset Class

A certain group of assets that have the same, or similar, characteristics in terms of nature, type, risk-return profiles, revenue...

Non-Derivative Financial Asset

A financial asset that do not derive value from an underlying asset or derivative contract. Non-derivative financial assets represent standalone...

Thinly Traded Asset

An asset/ investment for which there is no liquid market (typically, a liquid public market) available. Holders of illiquid or...

Illiquid Assets

A category of assets that cannot be easily and quickly converted into monetary assets (particularly, cash or cash equivalents). Examples...

Liquid Assets

An asset that constitutes the most readily available form of monetary assets (i.e., cash or cash equivalents) or any types...

Ring-Fencing

The separation of an entity's assets or profits (or return on assets) financially without necessarily having it operated as a...

Non-Marketable Asset

An asset that constitutes an amount of money lent by a bank to its customers (a bank loan). Non-marketable assets...

Double-Entry System

An accounting principle that entails that for each credit/ debit entry made in one account, there is a corresponding entry…

Double-Entry Accounting

An accounting principle that entails that for each credit/ debit entry made in one account, there is a corresponding entry…