discretionary fee
[/dɪˈskrɛʃəneri fi/]
nounpl: discretionary fees
taxa discricionária
1. A fee or charge that is optional or left to the judgment of a service provider, rather than being mandatory or fixed by regulation
The financial advisor charged a discretionary fee based on the complexity of the investment portfolio.
O consultor financeiro cobrou uma taxa discricionária baseada na complexidade da carteira de investimentos.
2. In finance and banking, a fee that can be assessed at the discretion of the institution without prior fixed agreement
The bank may impose a discretionary fee for wire transfers during peak hours.
O banco pode cobrar uma taxa discricionária para transferências eletrônicas durante horas de pico.
3. A charge that is left to the judgment or decision of the service provider rather than being mandated
Discretionary fees for consulting services vary depending on the scope of work.
As taxas discricionárias para serviços de consultoria variam dependendo do escopo do trabalho.
In Brazil, discretionary fees are increasingly common in banking and professional services sectors. Financial institutions must often disclose these fees clearly due to consumer protection regulations (Código de Defesa do Consumidor). In the USA, discretionary fees are frequently used in wealth management, consulting, and service industries, where they provide flexibility but require transparent communication with clients.
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