Learn what financial instruments are, explore major types and asset classes, and understand how they work in investing, trading, and portfolio construction.

Norwalk, Conn. (May 16, 2003) -- In an effort to improve how issuers account for certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity, the FASB has issued a new Standard, ...

As part of their capital structure, companies may use both debt and equity financing to fund the purchase of a business or assets or for ongoing operations. Properly accounting for these types of ...

People who wish to understand investment trading and finance must learn more about financial instruments as their initial step. People who explore financial markets at any experience level need to ...

The outlook is bright for private equity investing in the coming decade. BlackRock's central expected return for private equity as an asset class is 11.2% over the next 10 years. For the same time ...

FASB issued a new standard Wednesday that is designed to simplify financial reporting associated with accounting for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. The board reduced ...

Edelweiss Asset Management Company launches Edelweiss Financial Services Fund, an open-ended equity scheme focused on financial sector growth.

Household financial savings in India are shifting from deposits to equities, reflecting changing preferences and increased market participation.