| Acronym | Meaning |
| RR | Registered Representative |
| FDIC | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation |
| ARM | Adjustable Rate Mortgage |
| SIV'S | Structured Investment Vehicles |
| CMPS | Centre For Management And Policy Studies |
| CABE | Commission For Architecture & The Built Environment |
| FOMC | Federal Open Market Committee |
| LOI | Letter Of Intent |
| ARS | Auction Rate Securities |
| PC | Personal Computer |