| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCT | Compulsory Competitive Tendering |
| NAO | National Audit Office |
| LGFS | Local Government Finance System |
| ING | Internationale Nederlanden Group (a Financial Company) |
| SEQUINS | Select Equity Indexed Notes |
| CIPFA | Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy |
| NAV | Net Asset Value |
| SIPC | Securities Investor Protection Corporation |
| CMO | Collateralized Mortgage Obligation |
| NYSE | New York Stock Exchange |