ready liquidity

[/ˈrɛdi ˈlɪkwɪdɪti/]
noun
liquidez imediata
1. Cash or cash equivalents that can be quickly converted to cash without significant loss of value, available for immediate use
The company maintained ready liquidity to cover unexpected expenses.
A empresa mantinha liquidez imediata para cobrir despesas inesperadas.
2. Financial assets that are easily accessible and can be mobilized quickly for operational or investment purposes
Banks are required to keep ready liquidity reserves for emergency withdrawals.
Os bancos são obrigados a manter reservas de liquidez imediata para saques de emergência.
In Brazilian finance and banking contexts, 'liquidez imediata' is a fundamental concept in corporate financial management and regulatory compliance. Brazilian companies are often required to maintain minimum ready liquidity ratios. In the USA, this term is essential in banking regulations, particularly post-2008 financial crisis with requirements like the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) under Basel III.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
liquid assetscash reservesimmediate liquidityavailable fundsquick liquidity
Antonyms / Antônimos
illiquid assetstied-up capitalfixed assetslong-term investments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
liquidez imediata
Standard term used in financial contexts
São Paulo
liquidez disponível
Alternative term commonly used in financial markets
Portugal
liquidez pronta
Portuguese European variant, less common than Brazilian usage
USA
ready liquidity
Standard financial terminology in American banking and corporate finance

Related Words

liquiditycash flowworking capitalsolvencycurrent assetsreserves

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep ready liquidity on hand
maintain ready liquidity reserves
access ready liquidity
ready liquidity cushion
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