| Acronym | Meaning |
| BVI | Best Value Initiative |
| OPM | Other People's Money |
| NL | No Load |
| DFEE | Department For Education And Employment |
| FRB | Federal Reserve Board |
| CDO'S | Collateralised Debt Obligations |
| CCSS | Community Charge For Standard Spending |
| SME | Small And Medium Enterprises |
| DEL | Departmental Expenditure Limit |
| EFT | Electronic Funds Transfer |