liquidity risk
Definition
Probability of loss arising from a situation where (1) there will not be enough cash and/or cash equivalents to meet the needs of depositors and borrowers, (2) sale of illiquid assets will yield less than their fair value, or (3) illiquid assets will not be sold at the desired time due to lack of buyers.
liquidity risk is in the Accounting & Auditing, Banking, Commerce & Finance and Disaster Planning & Risk Management subjects.
liquidity risk appears in the definitions of the following terms: risk and treasuries
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