Money flows in and out of a business like water. When we track these flows in accounting, we call them debits and credits. A debit changes how much money or value a business has. How Debits Work Think of a debit as writing down a number on the left side of your accounting books. When…
A debenture helps companies get money from people who want to invest. People who buy debentures lend their money to companies and get paid back with interest. Main Types of Debentures Companies in different countries use debentures in different ways. The United States and the United Kingdom have their own special rules about debentures. United…
A dealer market ECN helps people buy and sell things like stocks and bonds through computers. The special thing about this type of ECN is that one big company acts as the main trader. This company makes all the prices and handles all the trades. How it Works Picture a big trading room where everyone…
Like any major African capital, Nairobi has safety challenges, but plenty of tourists visit successfully each year. Most areas popular with tourists remain relatively secure when taking basic precautions. Crime rates vary significantly between neighborhoods. Safe Areas for Tourists The central business district is busy and well-patrolled during the day. Upscale areas like Westlands, Karen,…
Kenya is an African country. Many people visit to see its beautiful nature and wildlife. But is Kenya a safe place for women who want to travel alone? Let’s look at some important things to know. Kenya Can Be Safe If You Are Careful Kenya is mostly a safe country for tourists. Millions of people…
A dealer market needs only dealers to work. These dealers buy and sell things using their own money. Think of it like a special club where only certain people can trade. Regular brokers who help other people buy and sell can’t join in. Dealers Use Their Own Money Dealers don’t help other people trade as…
Money moves around between banks and companies all day long. Daylight risk happens when one group sends money or things like stocks but doesn’t get what they should get back right away on the same day. Picture two friends trying to trade baseball cards – if one friend hands over their cards but doesn’t get…
A dead-hand clause makes it more difficult for companies to be bought by other companies, even when most shareholders want the sale to happen. Only the current board members can remove this rule, which this article explains in simple terms. How Dead Hand Clauses Protect Companies Dead-hand clauses prevent hostile takeovers. A hostile takeover occurs…
Banks need money to work properly each day. Sometimes, they run low on cash in their special accounts at bigger banks called central banks. When this happens, they can borrow extra money for a short time. These quick loans are called daylight overdrafts. What Makes a Daylight Overdraft Happen? Banks keep money in accounts at…
Day trading means buying and selling stocks, bonds, or other financial items many times during one trading day. People who day trade try to make money from small price changes that happen throughout the day. They close out all their trades before the market shuts down each day. How Day Trading Works Day traders watch…
