Relationship and Resource Management in Operations

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Gearing
The characteristic of derivatives which enables a far greater reward for the same, or much smaller, initial outlay. It is the ratio of exposure to investment outlay, and is also known as leverage.
Gilt
Domestic sterling-denominated long-term bond backed by the full faith and credit of the UK and issued by the Treasury.
Gilt-edged market-makers (GEMMs)
A firm that is a market maker in gilts. Also known as a primary dealer.
Gilt-edged security
UK government borrowing.
Give-up
The process of giving a trade to a third party who will undertake the clearing and settlement of the trade.
Global clearing
The channelling of the settlement of all futures and options trades through a single counterparty or through a number of counterparties geographically located.
Global custodian
Institution that safekeeps, settles and performs processing of income collection, tax reclaim, multicurrency reporting, cash management, foreign exchange, corporate action and proxy monitoring etc. for clients securities in all required marketplaces.
Global depository receipt (GDR)
A security representing shares held in custody in the country of issue.
Good delivery
Proper delivery of certificates that are negotiable and complete in terms of documentation or information.
Gross
A position which is held with both the bought and sold trades kept open.
GSCC
Government Securities Clearing Corporation clearing organization for US Treasury securities.
Guaranteed bond
Bonds on which the principal or income or both are guaranteed by another corporation or parent company in case of default by the issuing corporation.
Haircut
The discount applied to the...

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