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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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Grace/ Allowing Period

A specific timeframe during which a borrower is granted an extension or delay in making a scheduled payment, often without incurring penalties or additional interest charges.

Subprime Loan

A loan given to borrowers with poor credit history, typically at higher interest rates.

Syndicated Loan

A large loan provided by multiple lenders to a single borrower.

Clearing House (CHB) Rules

A set of rules, regulations, procedures and instructions proposed by the Clearing House Board (CHB) of Directors and approved by the Board of the Capital Market Authority.

Estimated Bidding Value

The expected bidding value based on the previous tender criteria of the same activity and duration.

Payment Orders Value

The total values of the payment orders in riyal issued from Etimad.

Efficiency

The ability to achieve the highest level of output or performance with the least amount of input, time, or resources.

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)

Organizations that are owned, controlled, or operated by a government or state authority.

Tadawul All Share Index (TASI)

tracks performance of all listed stocks on the Saudi Exchange main market.

Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)

An economic indicator used to measure the economic activity of the industrial and services sectors, relying on monthly surveys of purchasing managers regarding business conditions such as production, employment, new orders, and prices.

Public Finance

The management of a country's revenue, expenditures, and debt.

Cash Accounting Basis

An alternative method for calculating and reporting Value Added Tax (VAT) based on the payment date for each supply.

Recession Risks

The negative effects arising from a slowdown in the economic activity, such as unemployment, job loss, decreased consumer purchasing power, and reduced investment.

Operational Risk

The risk of loss due to internal processes, systems, people, or external events, including fraud, errors, and disruptions, which can affect the organization's operations and financial stability.

Internal Auditing

A process that helps achieve an organization's objectives by adopting a systematic approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness to governance, risk management, and compliance processes.

Economic Flexibility

An economy’s ability to adapt to external changes, such as technological advancements or market shifts.

Bidding Stage

Determining the current stage of the competition in terms of the procedures that have been completed.

Central Counterparty (CCP)

A central counterparty authorized in carrying out Securities Clearing activities in the Kingdom in accordance with the Capital Market Law and the Securities Central Counterparties Regulations.

Fiduciary Responsibility

A legal obligation where one party (like a financial advisor) must act in the best interests of another (like a client), prioritizing their financial well-being.

Economic Diversification Paths

Different strategies that economies adopt to achieve a more balanced and resilient structure.

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