Another method, though not used very often but very effective, is to drop an anchor a short distance from the dock. This allows you to use your anchor line to slowly approach the dock. When using this method it is feasible to allow your boat to go beam on to the wind. Just make sure your anchor is holding well before you try this, otherwise things are going to get very interesting.
Foreign Direct Investment-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) defines foreign direct investment (FDI) as a category of international investment where a resident in one economy (the direct investor) obtains a lasting interest in an enterprise resident in another economy (the direct investment enterprise).oreign Direct Investment-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) defines foreign direct investment (FDI) as a category of international investment where a resident in one economy (the direct investor) obtains a lasting interest in an enterprise resident in another economy (the direct investment enterprise).
DEFINITION of 'International Banking Facility-IBF'. A facility that allows depository institutions in the United States to offer deposit and loan services to foreign residents and institutions, while being exempted from reserve requirements imposed by the Federal Reserve and some state and local income taxes.hile banks are permitted to conduct IBF activities from their existing offices, they are required to maintain separate books for their IBF business. The Federal Reserve Board of Governors approved the establishment of IBFs in the early 1980s.