zombie bank
Look at other dictionaries:
Zombie Bank — Als Zombie Bank wird eine Bank bezeichnet, die eigentlich insolvent ist, aber weiterhin existiert und Bankgeschäfte betreibt.[1] Dieser polemische, aus dem Englischen stammende Begriff wurde im Zuge der Finanzkrise ab 2007 auch im deutschen… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Zombie Bank — A bank or financial institution with negative net worth. Although zombie banks typically have a net worth below zero, they continue to operate as a result of government backings or bailouts that allow these banks to meet debt obligations and… … Investment dictionary
Zombie bank — A Zombie Bank refers to a bank with a net worth which is less than zero, but which continues to operate because of implicit or explicit government guarantee. Zombie banks are a key factor in causing a silent bank run, since the reliability of the … Wikipedia
zombie bank — n. A bank that cannot lend money because its liabilities are greater than its assets, but remains in business thanks to government support. Example Citations: There s a reasonable chance not a certainty that Citi and [Bank of America], together,… … New words
Bank run — A bank run (also known as a run on the bank) occurs when a large number of bank customers withdraw their deposits because they believe the bank is, or might become, insolvent. As a bank run progresses, it generates its own momentum, in a kind of… … Wikipedia
zombie debtor — n. An indebted consumer who is only able to pay the debt interest each month. Example Citations: Steve Inch, chair of the Scotcash board, said the collaboration which sees a loan advisor based full time in the offices of North Glasgow Housing… … New words
zombie lie — n. A false statement that keeps getting repeated no matter how often it has been refuted. Example Citations: Most of the biosphere cannot see the infosphere; it is invisible, a parallel universe humming with ghostly inhabitants. But they are not… … New words
zombie computer — n. A computer containing a hidden software program that enables the machine to be controlled remotely, usually to perform an attack on another computer. Example Citation: The new version of a software package dubbed Trinoo allows attackers to… … New words
Bank — Banken Skyline: Frankfurt am Main ist Deutschlands Bankenplatz Nummer eins Eine Bank ist ein Kreditinstitut, das entgeltliche Dienstleistungen für den … Deutsch Wikipedia
Zombie Panic! Source — is a multiplayer Half Life 2 First person Shooter modification that pays homage to the popular Zombie genre of film and games. It is the sequel to the Half Life modification Zombie Panic!, both of which are available to download for… … Wikipedia
