Glossary

Updated 1 April 2019

This glossary offers definitions of technical terms commonly used in the BIS Quarterly Review.

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derivative

Instrument whose value depends on some underlying financial asset, commodity or predefined variable.

Updated: 11 Dec 2016
derivative

Instrument whose value depends on some underlying financial asset, commodity or predefined variable.

Updated: 11 Dec 2016