GP (General Partner)
A General Partner (GP) is a legal entity or structure that serves as the owner and manager of a limited partnership (LP). A key characteristic
SPV Dictionary
This Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Dictionary serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the terminology associated with these financial instruments. SPVs, by their nature, can involve a complex interplay of legal, accounting, banking, tax, compliance, and administrative considerations. This dictionary aims to provide clear and concise definitions for the key terms encountered in the context of SPVs.
Grantor of a Trust
The Grantor of a trust is the individual who creates the trust and contributes the assets held within it. Read more: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/grantor.asp
Hedge Fund
Hedge Fund: An investment fund that pools capital from accredited individuals or institutional investors to invest in a diverse range of assets. Hedge funds typically
Holdbacks
A portion of the purchase price in an acquisition that is withheld by the acquiring company. These funds are held to cover potential or known
Investment
The term used to describe an investor’s completed subscription to an SPV’s offering.
Investment Advisers Act of 1940
A U.S. federal law that establishes the duties and responsibilities of investment advisers. The Act defines the criteria for eligibility to register with the Securities
Investment Advisor
An individual or firm engaged in providing advice regarding securities to clients, including recommendations on private assets, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange-traded funds. SPV
Investment Amount
The total amount allocated for the purchase of a private asset. This term can refer to the amount an SPV invests in a company or
Investment Company
A business entity, either privately or publicly owned, that manages, sells, and markets investment funds to the public. Investment companies can take the form of
Investment Company Act of 1940
Investment Company Act of 1940: A U.S. federal law enacted by Congress to regulate mutual funds, closed-end funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, SPVs, and