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floating rate gilts

German translation: variabel verzinsliche britische Staatsanleihen

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English term or phrase:floating rate gilts
German translation:variabel verzinsliche britische Staatsanleihen
Entered by: Ralf Lemster

17:19 Mar 26, 2002
English to German translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Investment / Securities
English term or phrase: floating rate gilts
A type of gilt where the coupon (interest) fluctuates depending on market conditions.
Heather Starastin
Canada
Local time: 05:56
variabel verzinsliche britische Staatsanleihen
Explanation:
If you just referred to "floating rate bonds (notes)", you could also use the Germanised term "Floater", but since this specifically refers to gilts (UK govt bonds), you should go for the proper expression.
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Ralf Lemster
Germany
Local time: 11:56
Grading comment
Ralf, what would I have done today without you?! :-)))
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variabel verzinsliche britische Staatsanleihen


Explanation:
If you just referred to "floating rate bonds (notes)", you could also use the Germanised term "Floater", but since this specifically refers to gilts (UK govt bonds), you should go for the proper expression.

Ralf Lemster
Germany
Local time: 11:56
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 1620
Grading comment
Ralf, what would I have done today without you?! :-)))

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