derivative instruments

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meaningsofderivativeandinstrument

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derivative
adjective
uk
/dɪˈrɪv.ə.tɪv/us
/dɪˈrɪv.ə.t̬ɪv/
If something is derivative, it is not the result of new ideas, but has been developed from or copies ...
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instrument
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/us
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
an object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is played to produce ...
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The derivative instruments or facilities to be described are all enhancements of such an underlying physical.
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In the past, derivative instruments played an important role by transferring risk in the economy.
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Today highly geared derivative instruments blend product markets and national markets which were previously totally distinct.
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There is a great variety of derivative instruments in which to operate.
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We also need to ensure that the so-called tailor-made derivative instruments allowing companies to hedge against future rises in commodity markets are maintained.
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Increasing monetary assets and leverage ratios lead to problems with volumes, prices and derivative instruments, and these problems vent themselves in the form of speculation, volatility and crashes.
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The amendments would allow competent authorities for a transitional period to apply significantly reduced capital requirements for different categories of commodity derivative instruments held by investment firms.
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To create an investable index, the index provider selects funds and develops structured products or derivative instruments that deliver the performance of the index.
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This assumption is useful in pricing fixed income securities, particularly bonds, and is fundamental to the pricing of derivative instruments.
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Since the derivative instruments are required to be recorded at fair value, these adjustments must be made to the forward contract listed on the books.
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That is why they are also called offshore derivative instruments.
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