Private equity

Private equity

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dealer

Financial services; Private equity

Any individual or firm, other than a bank, that is engaged in the buying and selling of securities for itself.

CREST

Financial services; Private equity

The UK’s share settlement system, based in London. In July 2002, CREST announced plans to merge with Euroclear. See ‘Euroclear’.

compagnie des agents de change 40 index (cac-40)

Financial services; Private equity

An index based on 40 of the largest and most liquid stocks traded on the Paris Stock Exchange. See ‘Index’.

commission des opérations de bourse (cob)

Financial services; Private equity

The Commission des Opérations de Bourse, or COB, is the competent authority regulating the securities industry in France. See ‘Competent Authority’.

commission bancaire et financière / commissie voor

Financial services; Private equity

The Belgian Commission of Banking and Finance is the competent authority regulating the securities industry in Belgium. See ‘Competent Authority’.

Clearstream is an international clearing and settlement organisation offering a comprehensive service for bonds and equities – both domestic and cross border. Clearstream was formed in 2000 from the ...

class

Financial services; Private equity

Classes of securities are securities that share the same terms and benefits. Classes of capital stock are generally alphabetically designated, e.g., ‘Class C Common Stock’ or ‘Class A Preferred ...