| Acronym | Meaning |
| NDPB | Non-Departmental Public Bodies |
| YTM | Yield To Maturity |
| OTC | Over The Counter |
| UCA | Unsupported Credit Approval |
| VIES | Variable Interest Entities |
| SRO | Self-Regulatory Organization |
| NNDR | National Non Domestic Rates |
| BTA | British Tourist Authority |
| OCPA | Office Of The Commissioner For Public Appointments |
| CIPFA | Chartered Institute Of Public Finance And Accountancy |