Capital Flow
/ˈkæpɪtl floʊ/
Definitions
- (n.) The movement of money for the purpose of investment, trade, or business production across borders or within an economy.
Regulators monitor capital flow to prevent instability in financial markets.
- (n.) Legal monitoring and control mechanisms governing the transfer of financial assets internationally.
Laws on capital flow aim to prevent illicit money laundering and protect national security.
Forms
- capital flows
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Commentary
The term commonly appears in contexts of both economic policy and legal regulation, highlighting cross-border transactional issues and compliance with financial laws.
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