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Certificate of Deposit (CD)

Wall Street Mojo

Certificate of Deposit Explained A certificate of deposit account is a kind of fixed tenure investment instrument offered by banks, credit unions, and brokers working for a financial entity. Usually, a CD is understood as a kind of savings account that offers a higher interest rate than an ordinary savings account.

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SPAC Trend Gives Rise to Securities Enforcement and Litigation Risks

Cooley M&A

The SPAC then sells shares of the SPAC company to the public in what is known as a SPAC IPO, and proceeds equal to the amount raised in the SPAC IPO are placed into a trust account. The combined company benefits from the target’s operations and the liquidity of the SPAC’s publicly traded securities.

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The SEC’s equities overhaul: Necessary plumbing changes or a liquidity drain?

The TRADE

The new tick size regime proposed by ESMA meant that regulators of European trading venues will be allowed to calculate the average daily number of transactions on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the liquidity available on third-country venues in calibration of tick sizes.

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Unpacking the 20 most impact financial regulations from the last 20 years

The TRADE

These regulations have significantly impacted the operations and behaviour of financial institutions, contributing to greater stability, transparency, and accountability in global financial markets. By promoting transparency and accountability, Emir aims to help enhance market integrity and investor confidence.