Banking

Annual Equivalent Rate (AER): Definition, Formula, and Examples

What is the Annual Equivalent Rate (AER)? The AER is the interest rate for a savings account or investment product with multiple compounding periods. It’s calculated assuming interest paid is included in the principal balance, and the next interest payment is based on the slightly higher account balance. Key Takeaways: The AER is the actual […]

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Understanding the 2016 Money Market Reforms

The Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) reforms for money market funds, anticipated by many, were implemented on October 14, 2016. These changes significantly altered the perspective of investors and fund providers on money market funds as a short-term cash investment alternative. Institutional investors, in particular, faced increased risks or lower yields on their short-term funds,

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