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An option which can be exercised only on pre-specified dates up to its maturity.
''Banking''.
 


So Bermudan options’ characteristics are part-way between European-style and American-style options in respect of their exercise dates.
The technique used by banks for calculating interest on balances in a notional cash pool.  


The term derives from Bermuda's geographical location 'part-way' between Europe and America.
Excess funds in the accounts of a company or its subsidiaries are used to offset deficits in other company accounts for the purpose of determining interest earned or owed.  


 
Notional pooling is also referred to as interest offset pooling.
Also known as a 'Bermudan-style' option.




== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[American option]]
* [[Cash pool]]
* [[European option]]
* [[CertICM]]
* [[Cross-guarantees]]
* [[Interest rate enhancement]]


[[Category:Financial_products_and_markets]]
[[Category:Long_term_funding]]
[[Category:Cash_management]]

Revision as of 08:14, 29 November 2014

Banking.

The technique used by banks for calculating interest on balances in a notional cash pool.

Excess funds in the accounts of a company or its subsidiaries are used to offset deficits in other company accounts for the purpose of determining interest earned or owed.

Notional pooling is also referred to as interest offset pooling.


See also