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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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Capital Appreciation

An increase in the value of an asset or investment over time.

Reclamation

Cancelation of allocation and returning the same to the authorized entity.

Redemption

The process of repurchasing or retiring financial securities.

Hard Credit Inquiry

A credit check by lenders that can temporarily lower a credit score.

Negative Amortization

A loan repayment structure where unpaid interest is added to the principal balance.

Activity Form Name

The name of the sub-activity of the competition on the basis of which it will be offered by the government entity.

Share Issuance with the Suspension of Preemptive Rights

An offer of additional shares through a capital increase with the suspension of existing shareholders’ preemptive rights in the additional shares.

Intangible Asset

A non-monetary asset that lacks physical substance but possess economic value and contributes to generating of revenues.

Contingent Asset

A possible asset that arises from past events, and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity.

Financial Assets

Assets that hold a monetary value and can be traded, including stocks, bonds, cash, and other instruments that generate revenue or are expected to do so.

Stock Buyback

A company's process of purchasing its own shares that are traded in the market from shareholders, in order to increase share value and earnings per share.

Structural Reforms

Policy changes aimed at improving economic efficiency and productivity.

Fixed Asset

Are long-term assets that a business or organization owns and uses for its operations, such as buildings, machineries, or equipment.

Restructuring

The process of reorganizing a company's operations, finances, or structure to improve its efficiency, profitability, or adapt to changing market conditions.

Exemption Related to Imports

Excise goods imported by travelers coming to Saudi Arabia along with their personal luggage are exempt from the tax if the goods are exempt from customs duties under the unified customs law.

Recessionary Economy

A slow-growing economy with weak demand and limited business activity.

Public Finance Obligations

Financial obligations on the government (existing or potential) based on regular tolls; they are not included in the approved state's general budget in the medium term. It might be financed from inside or outside the budget on a specific or unspecified date.

Custodian

A person who is authorized under the Capital Market Institutions Regulations to conduct the securities activity of custody.

Deflation

A decline in the general price level of goods and services, increasing the purchasing power of money.

Estimated Revenues

Revenue expected to be collected over a specific future period.

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