solvency
Meaning: The ability of a person, company, or institution to meet its long-term financial obligations and debts.
Solvency is a key indicator of financial health and is distinct from liquidity, which concerns short-term cash availability. A solvent entity has assets that exceed its liabilities. The opposite, insolvency, can lead to bankruptcy proceedings. The term appears frequently in financial reporting, banking regulation, and corporate governance discussions.
Examples
- The auditors raised concerns about the company's long-term solvency after reviewing the accounts. 审计师在审查账目后对该公司的长期偿付能力提出了担忧。Los auditores expresaron su preocupación por la solvencia a largo plazo de la empresa tras revisar las cuentas.監査人は決算書を精査した後、同社の長期的な支払い能力について懸念を表明した。감사인은 결산서를 검토한 후 해당 기업의 장기적 지급 능력에 대해 우려를 표명했다.
- New regulations were introduced to strengthen the solvency of pension funds. 新的法规被引入以加强养老基金的偿付能力。Se introdujeron nuevas regulaciones para reforzar la solvencia de los fondos de pensiones.年金基金の支払い能力を強化するために新たな規制が導入された。연금 기금의 지급 능력을 강화하기 위해 새로운 규제가 도입되었다.
- The bank's solvency ratio fell below the minimum threshold set by the regulator. 该银行的偿付能力比率降至监管机构设定的最低门槛以下。El ratio de solvencia del banco cayó por debajo del umbral mínimo fijado por el regulador.その銀行の支払い能力比率は規制当局が定めた最低基準を下回った。그 은행의 지급 능력 비율은 규제 기관이 설정한 최저 기준을 밑돌았다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin solvens (loosening, paying), the present participle of solvere (to loosen, release, pay). Entered English in the 17th century via the adjective 'solvent.'
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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