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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.

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.

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