| Acronym | Meaning |
| AMEX | American Express (credit Card) |
| NYSE | New York Stock Exchange |
| CSR | Comprehensive Spending Review |
| AIG | American International Group |
| DCMS | Department Of Culture, Media And Sport |
| SCA | Supplementary Credit Approval |
| WSJ | Wall Street Journal |
| PAU | Public Appointments Unit |
| ATM | Automated Teller Machine |
| SEC | Securities Exchange Commission |