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International Monetary FundA fund formed in the mid 1940s by industrialised countries to stabilise exchange rates, promote international trading and provide short term loans to member countries with balance of payments problems.Similar MatchesInternational factor movementInternational factor movementThe international movement of any factor of production, including primarily labor and capital. Thus includes migration and foreign direct investment. Also may include the movement of financial capital in the form of international borrowing and lending. International Security Market Association (ISMA)International Security Market Association (ISMA)Swiss law association located in Zurich that regroups all the participants on the Eurobond primary and secondary markets. Establishes uniform trading procedures in the international bond markets. International Petroleum ExchangeInternational Petroleum ExchangeEurope's leading energy futures and options exchange and the second largest in the world.The IPE provides a highly regulated market place where industry participants can manage their exposure to highly volatile energy prices. Incorporated in 1980, the IPE lists three main energy contracts: Brent Crude futures and options, Gas Oil futures and options and Natural Gas futures. The IPE is a Member owned exchange and clients can access the market either by becoming a Member or by using the broking services available from Members. Trades are cleared by the London Clearing House (LCH) which guarantees contract performance. The IPE is a Recognised Investment Exchange (RIE) regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Capital International IndexesCapital International IndexesMarket indexes maintained by Morgan Stanley that track major stock markets worldwide. International financeInternational financeThe monetary side of international economics, in contrast to the real side, or real trade. Often called also international monetary economics or international macroeconomics, each term has a slightly different meaning, and none seems entirely right for the entire field. "International finance" is best for the study of international financial markets including exchange rates. Further SuggestionsMinister of International TradeStock Exchange Automated Quotation (SEAQ) International Internationalization International Stock Exchange of the UK and the Republic of Ireland (ISE) International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange Domestic International Sales Corporation (DISC) London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE) International Fisher effect International mutual fund International Trade Organization Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Index International Standards Organization Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) International diversification International Asset Pricing Model (IAPM) international fund International Development Association (IDA) Ministry of International Trade and Industry International reserves International adjustment process International bonds Domestic International Sales Corporation International Finance Corporation (IFC) International Banking Facility (IBF) |
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