Do you know what CDM or CAM stands for? They are jargon, which is a particular bug-bear of mine. I wish the FCA could do something about their use but, sadly, it cannot.
Rather boringly, CDM stands for central-defensive midfielder, and CAM stands for central-attacking midfielder. They are acronyms for what old fogeys like me used to call midfielders in the days before the Premiership. My point is a simple one as far as the use of financial services jargon goes. Most industries and sectors have their own 'jargon' or acronyms - even something as widespread as football. UCITS V: What do managers need to know? My son talks about CDMs and CAMs because he knows the way the game has been Americanised with acronyms irritates me. I wish I could retort by thr...
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