| Acronym | Meaning |
| UTMA | Uniform Transfers To Minors Act |
| ETN'S | Efficiency Technical Notes |
| LASFE | Local Authority Self Financed Expenditure |
| DIS | Departmental Investment Strategies (UK) |
| DCA | Dollar Cost Averaging |
| BVI | Best Value Initiative |
| COVE | Centres Of Vocational Excellence |
| PIU | Public Inquiry Unit |
| APR | Annual Percentage Rate |
| AIG | American International Group |