(finance) factoring: a process whereby a company sells its accounts receivable to a third party (called a "factor") at a discount in order to get money now, without having to wait for the accounts receivable to come due

introduction (e.g. of a new idea)

introduce

factor (one of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result)

business

new, novel / latest, recent / modern / fresh

(archaic) new, novel / (archaic) latest, recent / (archaic) modern / (archaic) fresh

(obsolete) Alternative spelling of 新たし (aratashi): new, novel

(obsolete) Same as あたらし (atarashi) above

ring (accessory worn around the finger) / boxing ring