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Electronic Queriable CarrierA transporter of goods which allows tracking of goods in transit electronically using a waybill number such as United Parcel, Federal Express, etc.Electronic Queriable Carrier Similar MatchesElectronic Funds Transfer SystemsElectronic Funds Transfer SystemsA variety of systems and technologies for transferring funds (money) electronically rather than by check. Includes Fedwire, automated clearringhouses (ACHs) and other automated systems. Electronic funds transfer (at point of sale)Electronic funds transfer (at point of sale)An electronic payment system in which a plastic card is used to purchase goods or services. Subsequently the seller obtains payment by the electronic transfer of funds from the purchaser's card account. Swiss Electronic Bourse (EBS)Swiss Electronic Bourse (EBS)Computer linking system between the former stock exchange trading floors in Zurich, Geneva, and Basel, Switzerland so that trades can be carried out among traders on all three of the trading floors. Stock Exchange Electronic Trading ServiceStock Exchange Electronic Trading ServiceThe automated trading system introduced in 1997 for the largest companies quoted on the main list of the London Stock Exchange. Trades through SETS match buyers and sellers automatically, cutting out the need for a market maker which theoretically means a narrower bid-offer spread. Smaller companies continue to use the SEAQ 'quote' book system, with market makers quoting prices to brokers and trades being done on a semi-automatic rather than fully-automatic basis. Electronic public offeringElectronic public offeringAn initial public offering, or new issue of shares, in which the process of applying for shares is handled electronically (via websites).See 'initial public offering'. Further SuggestionsClearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS)Electronic depository transfers Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System |
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