| Acronym | Meaning |
| EU | European Union |
| ING | Internationale Nederlanden Group (a Financial Company) |
| ADR | American Depository Receipt |
| OCPA | Office Of The Commissioner For Public Appointments |
| LEA | Local Education Authority |
| AMEX | American Express (credit Card) |
| NNDR | National Non Domestic Rates |
| MMKT | Money Market |
| CLO'S | Collateralised Loan Obligations |
| PBGC | The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation |