| Acronym | Meaning |
| OECD | Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development |
| AIR | Assumed Interest Rate |
| SEQUINS | Select Equity Indexed Notes |
| IRA | Individual Retirement Account |
| ING | Internationale Nederlanden Group (a Financial Company) |
| FRB | Federal Reserve Board |
| CABE | Commission For Architecture & The Built Environment |
| LGFS | Local Government Finance System |
| CDO'S | Collateralised Debt Obligations |
| ROE | Return On Equity |