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FIRM BUYER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- composite liability
1, record 1, English, composite%20liability
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A composite liability was imposed in a recent case on an organization for the acts of several servants, none of whom individually could be proved culpable. The defendant's buyer made a misrepresentation in reliance on information supplied to him by the accountant based on inadequate data. The latter was not liable because he had made no representation to the plaintiff, nor was the former because he was not negligent in passing it on. Yet their firm was held responsible, not vicariously, but presumably for breach of its personal duty of care. 1, record 1, English, - composite%20liability
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- responsabilité collective
1, record 1, French, responsabilit%C3%A9%20collective
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Responsabilité attribuée à un groupe, mais non aux individus qui le composent. 2, record 1, French, - responsabilit%C3%A9%20collective
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stockbroker
1, record 2, English, stockbroker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- broker 2, record 2, English, broker
correct
- securities broker 3, record 2, English, securities%20broker
correct
- stock broker 3, record 2, English, stock%20broker
correct
- investment dealer 4, record 2, English, investment%20dealer
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... An agent of a buyer or a seller who buys or sells stocks, bonds, commodities, or services, usually on a commission basis. 5, record 2, English, - stockbroker
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At one time, there was a major distinction between securities firms. These were investment dealers on the one hand and stock brokers on the other, and individual securities firms tended to specialize as one or the other. This distinction has largely disappeared. In simple terms, an investment dealer acts as principal in securities transactions while a stock broker acts as agent. A securities firm acting as a dealer or principal owns the securities that are sold to or bought from investors. Thus, the securities are part of the firm's inventory. The difference between buying and selling prices is the dealer's gross profit or loss. On the other hand, the stock broker, as an agent, acts on behalf of the buyer or seller but does not own the securities. 6, record 2, English, - stockbroker
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare to "agent", "principal". 7, record 2, English, - stockbroker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- courtier
1, record 2, French, courtier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- commissionnaire 2, record 2, French, commissionnaire
correct, masculine noun
- courtier en valeurs mobilières 3, record 2, French, courtier%20en%20valeurs%20mobili%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun
- agent de change 4, record 2, French, agent%20de%20change
correct, masculine noun, France
- courtier en valeurs 5, record 2, French, courtier%20en%20valeurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui fait profession de s'entremettre pour le compte d'un tiers [le commettant] dans des opérations boursières immobilières ou commerciales. 2, record 2, French, - courtier
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Autrefois, il y avait une distinction très nette entre les firmes de courtage qui se spécialisaient soit comme agents de change, soit comme courtiers en valeurs mobilières. Cette distinction a disparu en grande partie. Dans les opérations boursières, le courtier se porte contrepartie alors que l'agent de change fait fonction de mandataire. Le courtier ou contrepartiste est propriétaire des titres qu'il achète ou vend aux investisseurs. Ces titres font donc partie de l'inventaire de titres de la firme. La différence entre le prix d'achat et de vente de ces titres constitue la perte ou le bénéfice brut du courtier. L'agent de change, quant à lui, agit pour le compte d'un vendeur ou d'un acheteur en tant que mandataire mais ne possède pas les titres. Ses revenus proviennent du courtage payé par le client. 6, record 2, French, - courtier
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le courtier est un mandataire ayant le statut de commerçant qui agit soit à la vente, soit à l'achat, pour le compte d'un ou de plusieurs mandants. Il met les parties en rapport, constate leur accord et est rémunéré par un courtage fixe ou proportionnel. Le commissionnaire agit en son nom propre pour le compte du commettant, il est rémunéré par une commission dont le taux est préalablement fixé d'après le prix des biens ayant fait l'objet de l'opération, et il a l'obligation de rendre compte à son commettant du prix auquel il a traité avec les autres contractants. 2, record 2, French, - courtier
Record 2, Key term(s)
- agent boursier
- courtier en bourse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Bolsa de valores
- Inversiones
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- corredor de bolsa
1, record 2, Spanish, corredor%20de%20bolsa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- agente de bolsa 2, record 2, Spanish, agente%20de%20bolsa
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona física o moral que se dedica profesionalmente a la compra y venta de acciones, bonos y valores en general, cobrando una comisión por sus servicios. 3, record 2, Spanish, - corredor%20de%20bolsa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Gas Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- delivery capacity
1, record 3, English, delivery%20capacity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum rate at which a gas buyer can request the seller to deliver gas(other than excess gas) into the pipeline and which the seller has a firm obligation to deliver. 2, record 3, English, - delivery%20capacity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In peak supply contracts there may be a charge payable in respect of the available delivery capacity. 2, record 3, English, - delivery%20capacity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Delivery Capacity to California (Millions of Cubic Feet per Day). 3, record 3, English, - delivery%20capacity
Record 3, Key term(s)
- delivery capability
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Industrie du gaz
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capacité de livraison
1, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20livraison
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La campagne sismique affinera les perspectives du programme de forage de 2002 conçu pour créer la capacité de livraison en anticipation de l'achèvement de l'oléoduc OCP prévu pour 2003. 2, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20livraison
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les clients intra-Saskatchewan sont des utilisateurs finals à volume élevé ayant directement accès au réseau de TransGas, tandis que les clients de distribution prennent livraison du gaz par l'entremise des installations de distribution de SaskEnergy. Les 11 installations de stockage de TransGas comportent un volume gazier total de 1 240 106 m³ (44 109 pi³) avec une capacité de livraison de pointe de 16,2 106 m³ (570 106 pi³/j). 3, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20livraison
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-11-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- firm buyer
1, record 4, English, firm%20buyer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acheteur ferme
1, record 4, French, acheteur%20ferme
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-02-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Insurance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- subsupplier insurance
1, record 5, English, subsupplier%20insurance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An insurance that provides cover to a firm supplying goods or services to an exporter selling to a foreign buyer. 1, record 5, English, - subsupplier%20insurance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Assurances
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- assurance pour sous-traitants
1, record 5, French, assurance%20pour%20sous%2Dtraitants
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assurance protégeant une entreprise qui fournit des biens ou des services à un exportateur ayant un contrat de vente avec un acheteur étranger. 1, record 5, French, - assurance%20pour%20sous%2Dtraitants
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
- Seguros
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- seguro para subcontratistas
1, record 5, Spanish, seguro%20para%20subcontratistas
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- seguro para subproveedores 1, record 5, Spanish, seguro%20para%20subproveedores
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Seguro que proporciona cobertura a una empresa que suministra bienes o servicios a un exportador que vende a un comprador extranjero. 1, record 5, Spanish, - seguro%20para%20subcontratistas
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