Category
page 1Settlement (finance)
clearing
all activities from the time a commitment is made for a financial transaction until it is settled
clearing house
financial institution that provides clearing and settlement services
spot contract
contract to buy or sell a commodity, security or currency for immediate settlement
settlement
collective term for all operations relating to the payment of money
value date
date when the value of an asset that fluctuates in price is determined
accrued interest
money earned on an investment with interest
central counterparty clearing
financial institution
settlement risk
risk that a counterparty (or intermediary agent) fails to deliver a security or its value in cash as per agreement
expiration
in options contracts

day count convention
Calculation method for the accrual of interest
360-day calendar
calendar used in some situations such as financial markets