Banking

Time Deposit

A deposit in a bank or financial institution that has a fixed term and typically offers a higher interest rate, with withdrawals only allowed at maturity or with penalty.

Quick answer: A deposit in a bank or financial institution that has a fixed term and typically offers a higher interest rate, with withdrawals only allowed at maturity or with penalty.

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Quick answer

A deposit in a bank or financial institution that has a fixed term and typically offers a higher interest rate, with withdrawals only allowed at maturity or with penalty.

Why it matters

Time Deposit matters because it supports clear communication in Banking contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

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Questions and answers

What is Time Deposit?

In this glossary, Time Deposit refers to: A deposit in a bank or financial institution that has a fixed term and typically offers a higher interest rate, with withdrawals only allowed at maturity or with penalty.

How is Time Deposit used in finance?

In finance communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "A time deposit pays higher interest than a demand deposit, but funds cannot be withdrawn before maturity without incurring penalties."

Why does Time Deposit matter in finance?

Time Deposit matters because it supports clear communication in Banking contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

Who uses Time Deposit?

Time Deposit is mainly used by Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders.

What category does Time Deposit belong to?

In this glossary, Time Deposit is grouped under Banking. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework and published by Protermify Finance as a static finance reference page.

Definition

A deposit in a bank or financial institution that has a fixed term and typically offers a higher interest rate, with withdrawals only allowed at maturity or with penalty.

Operational example

A time deposit pays higher interest than a demand deposit, but funds cannot be withdrawn before maturity without incurring penalties.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

Category

Banking

Exam relevance

  • CFA
  • ACCA
  • FRM

Target audience

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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