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Non-Performing Assets

/nɒn pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ ˈæsɛts/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Assets that do not generate income or returns for the holder.

    "The bank had to write off several non-performing assets that were unlikely to be recovered."
  2. 2

    Loans or investments that are in default or not producing expected financial returns.

    "Investors are concerned about the rising number of non-performing assets in the portfolio."

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The term 'non-performing assets' originates from financial terminology, where 'non-performing' refers to loans or assets that are not generating income. The phrase became prominent in the banking sector in the late 20th century as financial institutions sought to classify and manage risk associated with defaulting loans.

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