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Forward rate agreement (FRA)Agreement to borrow or lend at a specified future date at an interest rate that is fixed today.Forward rate agreement (FRA) Similar MatchesStandstill agreementStandstill agreementContract by which the bidding firm in a takeover attempt agrees to limit its holdings of another firm. Knock for knock agreementKnock for knock agreementAlthough it currently rarely applies, this is a motor insurance term describing an agreement between insurance companies where each pays the claims of its own clients following an accident. This principle applies irrespective of blame and seeks to save time and expense. One of the parties involved in such circumstances may however seek to sue the other and if successful may claim from the other's insurers. Underwriting agreementUnderwriting agreementThe contract between a corporation issuing new publicly offered securities and the managing underwriter as agent for the underwriting group. Compare to agreement among underwriters. Client agreementClient agreementA document issued by an adviser/broker to a client outlining the basis of the relationship and the services for which the adviser/broker is authorised. In particular the client agreement will sate:what the client's investment objectives are (income or growth, or in between)what the client's attitude to risk is (does he/she want low risk, medium risk, or high risk)how much discretion the broker has in portfolio management (if any).Client agreements are legally required before a broker starts acting on behalf of a client. Subscription agreementSubscription agreementAn application reviewed by the general partner to join a limited partnership. Further SuggestionsGeneral Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)Multilateral agreement Throughput agreement Investment agreement Fiscal agency agreement Double tax agreement Europe Agreement Revolving credit agreement Lease purchase agreement General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade License agreement General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade Association Agreement Tax clawback agreement Subordination Agreement Equity contribution agreement Cash deficiency agreement Plan agreement Partnership agreement Cofinancing agreements Standby agreement Reciprocal trade agreement Commodity agreement Note agreement Selected dealer agreement |
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