
Arbitrage - Buying securities in one
country, currency or market and selling in another to take advantage of price
differentials.
Articles of Association - Regulations for
governing the rights and duties of the members of a company among themselves.
Articles deal with internal matters such as general meetings, appointment of
directors, issue and transfer of shares, dividends, accounts and audits.
Asset Protection Trust - A trust established
offshore to protect settlor's assets against those who may attempt to make
claims against them: creditors, former spouses and dependents on death. Some
offshore jurisdictions provide protection from creditor claims against persons
who have guaranteed bank loans.