| Acronym | Meaning |
| CMO | Collateralized Mortgage Obligation |
| BVI | Best Value Initiative |
| NAV | Net Asset Value |
| DFES | Department For Education And Skills |
| LSP | Local Strategic Partnership |
| ARM | Adjustable Rate Mortgage |
| RO | Revenue Outturn |
| CSR | Comprehensive Spending Review |
| SEQUINS | Select Equity Indexed Notes |
| PPT | Plunge Protection Team (an Unknown Buyer Who "makes The Market" During Sharp Downturns) |