International Finance Corporation (IFC): A corporation owned by the World Bank that produces a number of well-known stock indexes for emerging markets. Its major role is to provide financing for projects in less developed countries.

 

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International Finance Corporation (IFC): A corporation owned by the World Bank that produces a number of well-known stock indexes for emerging markets. Its major role is to provide financing for projects in less developed countries.

International Monetary Market (IMM): A division of the CME established in 1972 for trading financial futures. Related: Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)

International Mutual Fund: A mutual fund that invests strictly in securities markets throughout the world, excluding the United States. A global fund, on the other hand, invests in both foreign and domestic securities.

International Monetary Fund (IMF): The IMF was set up as a result of the United Nations Bretton Woods Agreement of 1944 to help stabilize world currencies, lower trade barriers, and help developing nations pay off debt. The I . . . View Full Definition

International Mobile Telecommunications Association (IMTA): A trade group serving specialized mobile radio and public access mobile radio carriers around the world.

International Mobile Equipment Identifier (IMEI): A unique 15-digit number that serves as the serial number of the GSM handset. The IMEI appears on the label located on the back of the phone. The IMEI is automatically transmitted by the pho . . . View Full Definition

International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI): A unique 15-digit number which designates the subscriber. This number is used for provisioning in network elements.

International Petroleum Exchange (IPE): Energy futures and options exchange based in London.

International Security Market Association (ISMA): Swiss law association located in Zurich that regroups all the participants on the Eurobond primary and secondary markets. Establishes uniform trading procedures in the international bond markets.

International Stock Exchange Of The U.K. And The Republic Of Ireland (ISE): Organization that replaced the London stock exchange after its merger with the International Securities Regulatory Organization (ISRO).