Buzzword

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A word or phrase which has become fashionable or popular, or sounds technical or important and is used to impress people.

C-Suite

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The Chief Officers or most senior executives in a business or organisation.

Cafeteria Plan

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A system which allows employees to choose from a selection of benefits which may be tax-advantaged, such as retirement plan contributions, health benefits, etc., in addition to their salary.

Call Account

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A bank account, which usually pays a higher rate of interest, from which investors can make instant withdrawals.

Callable

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Usually applies to bonds or convertible securities which can be bought back, at an agreed price, before maturity, by the company or government which sold them.

Cap And Collar

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The upper and lower limits of interest rates on a loan, usually fixed for a specific period of time.

Capital

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The net worth of a business, including assets, cash, property, etc., which exceeds its liabilities (debts). The amount of money invested in a business to generate income.

Capital Allowance

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Money spent by a company on fixed assets, such as buildings, vehicles, machinery, which is deducted from its profits before tax is calculated.