Highlights,The $500 rule exempts small margin deficiencies from triggering liquidation.,It allows firms to avoid unnecessary account liquidations for minor margin calls.,The rule aims to provide more ...

Highlights:,FIVA is an abbreviation for Finanssivalvonta, Finland’s financial supervisory authority.,It oversees the stability and integrity of the Finnish financial markets.,FIVA’s role includes ...

Highlights:,Directly influences economic activity through government spending and taxation.,Aims to smooth out economic fluctuations, ensuring growth and stability.,Uses fiscal measures to respond to ...

Highlights:,A fiscal year is a 12-month accounting period used to determine a company's financial performance.,The fiscal year does not have to align with the calendar year, offering flexibility in ...

Highlights:,First preferred stock has priority over other stock classes for dividends and asset claims.,It offers investors ...

Highlights,A first mortgage gives priority to the primary lender over others in case of default.,It is the initial loan taken out on a property, often for purchasing a home.,In case of foreclosure, ...

Highlights,Firm-specific news influences only a single company’s performance or reputation.,It contrasts with market news, which affects multiple companies at once.,Examples of firm-specific news ...