Difference between revisions of "Fiduciary"

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''Fiduciary '' - (noun)
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''Fiduciary '' - (adjective)
 
== Definition ==
 
== Definition ==
A fiduciary is a person or organisation that manages the assets of another person or organisation. A fiduciary has to behave with good faith and trust.
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This refers to the responsibilities of a person or organisation that manages the assets (property or money) of another person or organisation. It is often used with the noun ‘duty’.
 
== Extra ==
 
== Extra ==
'''Source:''' Adapted from Investopedia <br />
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'''Source:''' Adapted from Cambridge English Dictionary <br />
'''Example of Use:''' The court appointed a fiduciary to manage the trust.[[Category: Business Terminology]][[Category: Glossary]]
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'''Example of Use:''' The board of directors of the company have a fiduciary duty to the shareholders.[[Category: Business Terminology ]][[Category: Glossary]]

Latest revision as of 18:42, 11 March 2020

Fiduciary - (adjective)

Definition

This refers to the responsibilities of a person or organisation that manages the assets (property or money) of another person or organisation. It is often used with the noun ‘duty’.

Extra

Source: Adapted from Cambridge English Dictionary
Example of Use: The board of directors of the company have a fiduciary duty to the shareholders.