Category: S

The combination of more than one asset.

Person responsible for maintaining and running networked computers and the network. Will install hardware, software; issues login names; maintain security; fix bugs and monitors the network.

When a catastrophe bond allows the issuer to start bond transactions to protect from risk.

Experimental approach to understand an economy’s behavior, market behavior or complex situation using mathematical techniques of analysis. See system dynamics, systems analysis.

A loan created on an unfounded basis using credit derivatives. Refer to cash collateralized debt obligation.

Individual charged with modifying, designing and analyzing systems to ensure compatibility and effectiveness of a product or system.

A contract where assets are owned by the GIC seperating the assets from the insurer. Refer to participating guaranteed investment contract and nonparticipating guaranteed investment contract.

Set of rules, conventions and standards that are used in a computer system’s technical frame work, including customer needs.

Agreement where an entity creates a company to take out a loan in order to buy property. The entity leases the property so that rent equals the interest of the loan. Principle is paid at maturity.

A forward agreement to buy undrawn loans or credit agreements. The investor gets a commitment fee. AKA synthetic credit facility.