Skip to main content
Trading Terms

Liability

A key concept in banking is the notion of liability. Put simply, a liability is a financial obligation that must be fulfilled. This can take two forms: direct or contingent. Direct liability refers to debts that must be repaid, such as a trade finance loan or a special documentary credit establishment. On the other hand, contingent liability is a potential obligation that may or may not come to fruition, such as an import documentary credit that is never utilized. It is important to understand these distinctions in order to have a comprehensive understanding of banking and finance.

Related terms

Equity

Understand the meaning and definition of Equity in the context of stock market, trading, and investments.

MORE
Quarterly Earnings Change

Understand the meaning and definition of Quarterly Earnings Change in the context of stock market, trading, and investments.

MORE
Presentation

Understand the meaning and definition of Presentation in the context of stock market, trading, and investments.

MORE
Law of Series

Understand the meaning and definition of Law of Series in the context of stock market, trading, and investments.

MORE
Foreign sales agent

Understand the meaning and definition of Foreign sales agent in the context of stock market, trading, and investments.

MORE

Open Free Demat Account!

Join our 3.8 Cr+ happy customers

+91
Explore other categories
Enjoy Zero Brokerage on Equity Delivery
10 Cr+DOWNLOADS

Enjoy Zero Brokerage On Stock Investments

Get the link to download the App

Scan this QR code to download the app
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store