| Acronym | Meaning |
| APR | Annual Percentage Rate |
| CDSC | Contingent Deferred Sales Charge |
| GPC | Government Procurement Card |
| CMO | Collateralized Mortgage Obligation |
| TSS | Total Standard Spending |
| BVI | Best Value Initiative |
| ICT | Information & Communication Technology |
| PSNB | Public Sector Net Borrowing |
| IA | Investment Adviser |
| PBGC | The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation |