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Financial and Economic Dictionary

A collaborative initiative uniting 11 partners from the government sector, this dictionary is built to serve as a unified reference and vital knowledge hub for specialists and enthusiasts alike. It aims to enhance financial literacy, support the Kingdom's development process in light of Saudi Vision 2030, at a time when terminology is no longer just a linguistic tool, but have become pillars of knowledge on which policies are built, legislation is formulated, and dialogue between specialists, decision-makers and relevant authorities in the financial sector is managed.

Your gateway to comprehensive financial knowledge with more than 2000 financial and economic terms

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Allocation for Previous Years Reclassification

Appropriations allocated to the entity's budget elements to pay dues from previous years.

Microeconomic

The branch of economics that focuses on individual and business decision-making.

Contingent Liability

Are potential financial obligations that may or may not materialize, depending on the outcome of future events, contractual terms, or legal disputes.

Non-Recurring Revenues

Revenues that are not collected regularly or periodically, come from non-permanent or unexpected sources, and are the result of exceptional events.

Remaining of Cost

Adjusted costs after deducting actual expenditures to date, including amounts reserved or encumbered.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

A decision-making process comparing the costs and benefits of an investment or action.

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

A valuation method that estimates an investment’s worth based on projected future cash flows.

Audit

The systematic examination and verification of financial records, statements, and transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance with regulations, and the prevention or detection of fraud or errors.

Valuation

The process of estimating the worth or value of an asset, investment, business, or property, often using various methods and approaches.

Fixed Costs

Business expenses that do not change with production levels, like rent or salaries.

Financial Balance of Items

The execution price of an item represents the actual and fair value of it.

Securitization

The process of pooling financial assets and converting them into tradable securities.

Preserving Assets

Safeguarding assets belonging to another person which include securities, or arranging for another person to do so, and custody includes taking the necessary administrative measures.

Creditor Rights

Assessing an entity's willingness to repay debt, which impacts credit ratings.

Stagflation

An economic condition characterized by slow growth, high unemployment, and inflation at the same time.

Fiscal Policy

Government decisions on taxation and spending to influence the economy, such as increasing spending to boost growth or raising taxes to control inflation.

Monetary Policy

The process by which a central bank manages money supply and interest rates to influence economic growth.

Closed-Ended Investment Fund

A type of collective investment fund that raises a fixed amount of capital through an initial public offering (IPO).

Money Supply (M2)

Currency in circulation outside banks plus demand deposits + time and savings deposits.

Fines

Economic benefits or service potential received or receivable by public sector entities, as determined by a court or other law enforcement body, as a consequence of the breach of laws or regulations.

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