OTC

‘Over the counter’. Describes a trade arranged directly between two parties, rather than on a formal exchange. It’s also called ‘off-exchange trading’.

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Market auction

A market auction refers to the process where buyers and sellers place orders to buy or sell investments, with those...

Fair Value Assessment (FVA)

A check on whether an investor receives a reasonable benefit from an investment product or service for the price they...

Aquis Stock Exchange

An alternative junior marketplace to the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), offering a place for small and typically less mature...