Certificate of Participation (“COP”)
Financing that allows an investor to purchase a participation interest in a stream of payments generated by a lease, installment sale agreement or other governmental obligation.
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Guaranteed Investment Contract (GIC)
An investment agreement offered by financial institutions (e.g., banks or insurance companies) which pays a stated rate of return on invested Bond proceeds for a stated term. In order to establish the fair market value of a Guaranteed Investment Contract for purposes of meeting the requirements under the Code and Treasury Regulations for Tax-Exempt Bonds, bids must be sought for Guaranteed Investment Contracts.
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An Introduction to Reinvestment Agreements
A publication to provide an overview of Investment Agreements, such as guaranteed investment contracts (GICs), analyze common legal and documentation issues, and highlight many of the key legal provisions included…
