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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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Estimated Revenues

Revenue expected to be collected over a specific future period.

Indirect Revenues

Revenues accrued for the entity from secondary activities or services that do not represent its primary operations, and that are authorized under its governing regulations and executive bylaws.

Actual Revenues

Revenues that have been collected in the current account of the Ministry of Finance during the fiscal year.

Warranty Card

A card issued by a guarantor or surety proving the carrier is covered by a bond hereunder ac- cording to the provisions of the Agreement on the Regulation of “Transit” Transport among Arab States.

Customs Declaration

A declaration submitted by the importer, or his representative, specifying the distinguishing elements of the declared goods and their quantity in detail in accordance with the Unified Customs System.

Income Statement

A financial report that presents an organization's revenue, expenses, and net profit or loss over a specific period.

Exempt Goods

Goods which are required to undertake normal customs formalities on import or export but on which no customs duty is paid.

Bid Opening Date

The date of opening all received offers by the government body publicly and in the presence of suppliers and bidders.

Updated Cash Flow Forecast

A revise of the cash flow forecast that incorporates new inputs to maintain an accurate and up-to-date outlook on expected cash flows.

Benefits and Deductions Analysis

Quantitative analysis of total benefits and discounts based on job rank, or job category, and the bank to which the salary is transferred.

Mitigation

Actions or strategies taken to reduce or minimize potential risks, threats, or negative impacts in various contexts, including finance.

Risk Mitigation

Strategies and actions taken to reduce or manage risks, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk, to protect a business or investment.

Exposure

The level of risk or vulnerability to which an individual or organization is subjected due to financial, market, or economic factors.

Tariff

A tax imposed on imported or exported goods to regulate trade.

Report

A document that provides information, analysis, and findings about a particular subject, situation, or topic, often used in business and financial contexts for decision-making.

Property Assessment

An assessment of the value of an asset, property, or investment to determine fair market value.

Financing Cost

The interest rate or cost incurred by financial institutions when acquiring funds, such as deposits, loans, or bonds, which influences their lending and investment activities.

Packing Costs

The cost of all containers (excluding instruments) and coverings of whatever nature and of packing, whether for labor or material, used in packing the goods for shipment.

Cost

The amount of cash or cash equivalents paid, or the fair value of another consideration given, to acquire an asset at the time of its acquisition or construction.

Wealth

The total assets and financial resources owned by an individual, business, or country.

Economic Equilibrium

A state in which supply and demand in an economy are balanced, resulting in stable prices.

Localization

The transfer or development of economic, industrial, or service activities within the country using local resources to achieve self-sufficiency and strengthen the local economy.

Cash Flow Forecasting

A financial model through which an estimation of future cash flows (in and out) is made to determine the need for financing in the event of a deficit or investing surpluses.

Adjustable Payment (AP) Table

A schedule outlining changes in loan payments based on interest rate adjustments.

Bidding Condition

The status of the registered competition through the Etimad platform such as (under Under processing or approved).

Global Economic Uncertainty

Unpredictability in the global economy due to factors like crises, policy changes, or geopolitical tensions.

Up to Date Reservations of Contracts (YTD)

Existing commitments from the letter of credits in order to pay for the contracts.

Overdraft Protection

A service preventing transactions from exceeding the account balance to avoid fees.

Payment Plan Until End

Payment plan of the contract until the end.

Income

The total amount that a person earns from the work or activity he practices in accordance with the rules and provisions contained in the income tax law and its implementing regulation.

Payment Plan for a Specified Year

The total of retainages of financial credits and provision during a specified year.

Internal Control

The mechanisms, rules, and procedures implemented by the entity to ensure achievement of its strategic and operational objectives, accuracy of reports, and compliance with rules and regulations.

Quotation Letter Number

The reference number for the bidding letter.

Economic Recession

A significant and widespread decline in economic activity over an extended period of time, often marked by a decrease in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), rising unemployment, and reduced consumer spending.

Callable Bond

A bond that the issuer can redeem before its maturity date at a predetermined price.

Convertible Bond to Shares

A bond that can be converted into a predetermined number of shares of the issuing company.

Inflation Related Bonds

A bond whose interest payments and principal are adjusted based on inflation, protecting investors from inflation risk.

Bond Market

A financial market where investors trade debt securities issued by governments and corporations.

Expected Liquidity

The anticipated ability of financial assets or investments to be converted into cash during the forthcoming period

Legal Person

A company or other entity that has legal personality under the KSA Companies Law. A natural person is not regarded as a legal person, and a legal person does not include joint venture companies as defined in the KSA Companies’ Law.

Closed-Ended Investment Traded Fund

An investment fund that is established with a fixed number of shares, whose units are traded on the Main Market or the Parallel Market.

Certificate of Completion

A document shows the completion of required works.

Hedge Fund

A pooled investment fund that uses advanced strategies to maximize returns.

Preventive Maintenance

A type of asset maintenance based on planned or program-specified maintenance, scheduled for execution at predetermined time intervals.

Withholding Tax

A tax imposed on specific types of income, such as salaries and wages, dividends from stocks and bonds, etc., and is withheld by the entity paying the income (such as an employer, bank, or tenant) before the net amount is delivered to the beneficiary.

Exchange Traded Fund

An index fund that tracks a specific index or a portfolio of assets, whose units are traded on the Main Market or the Parallel Market.

Direct Tax

A tax imposed directly on the taxpayer, such as income tax.

Weakness

Weakness in computer systems, software, or procedures exposing them to cybersecurity threats.

Primary Guarantee

A guarantee submitted by the contractor or supplier to assure the government entity his seriousness to do the project or the work.

Return to Maturity (RTM)

The total return expected on a bond if held until maturity.

Macroeconomic Factor

Large-scale economic factors like inflation, unemployment, and GDP growth that affect the overall economy.

Current Account Deficit

A situation where a country's total imports of goods, services, and transfers exceed its total exports.

Forward Contract

A financial agreement to buy or sell an asset at a set price on a future date.

Money Supply (M3)

Currency in circulation outside banks plus demand deposits + time and savings deposits + other quasi-monetary deposits.

Murabaha Contract

A type of Islamic finance, also known as cost-plus financing, in which the seller and the buyer agree on the cost and profits of the material asset.

Derivative

A contract for differences, a future or an option.

Continuing Implementation Contracts

Continuing contract is a contract calling for periodic such as operating, maintenance, fuel and subsistence contracts.

Risk Premium

An additional return that investors require above the risk-free rate to compensate them for more risky investments.

Surplus

An excess or positive balance of resources, assets, or funds beyond what is needed to meet immediate obligations or requirements.

Money Laundering

The process of disguising illegally obtained money as legitimate funds.

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