| Acronym | Meaning |
| AIG | American International Group |
| PFI | Private Finance Initiative |
| NAO | National Audit Office |
| CCT | Compulsory Competitive Tendering |
| DEFRA | Department Of Environment, Food And Rural Affairs |
| NASD | National Association Of Securities Dealers |
| UTMA | Uniform Transfers To Minors Act |
| LEA | Local Education Authority |
| WSJ | Wall Street Journal |
| TN'S | Technical Notes |