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Increased Localization
A shift toward producing goods and services locally rather than relying on global supply chains.
Increased Contributions
Higher financial or resource inputs, often referring to investments, taxes, or donations.
Interest Rate
The cost of borrowing money or the return earned on investments, often expressed as a percentage of the principal amount.
Zero-Coupon Bond
A bond that does not make periodic interest payments but is issued at a discount to its face value and pays the face value at maturity.
Special Bonds (BOSP)
A type of government bonds often issued for specific purposes, such as infrastructure projects or economic development.
Blockchain
A distributed and secure digital data storage system used to securely and transparently record and verify transactions and data across a network of connected computers.
Basic Goods
Essential goods such as food, fuel, and raw materials that serve as the foundation of economic activity.
Zero Interest Rate Policy
A monetary policy in which the central bank sets the nominal interest rate at or near zero, typically used to stimulate economic activity during periods of low inflation or recession.
Registered Person
A person registered with the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to perform a registerable function.
Special Purpose Company (SPC)
A legal entity often created for a specific purpose, such as holding assets or managing financial transactions, to isolate risk or achieve certain objectives.
Transfer Pricing Policy
The methodology followed by related parties when setting prices for goods or services.
Exchange
A marketplace or platform where assets, securities, currencies, commodities, or other financial instruments are bought and sold.
Real Estate Investment Fund
A joint real estate investment program that aims to provide investors with the opportunity to collectively participate in the program's profits, and is managed by the fund manager for a specified fee.
Private Real Estate Fund
A private fund the objective of which is to invest in real estate, and it does not include funds that invest all of its assets outside the Kingdom.
Holding Fund
An investment fund the main objective of which is to invest all of its assets in other investment funds.
Fund's Net Profit
For the purposes of the Real Estate Investment Funds Regulations, means the total revenues of the real estate investment fund after deducting the total expenses and fees incurred by the fund, except for the items of the other comprehensive income.
Guarantor
A person authorized by customs authorities in a contracting country to provide guarantees and sureties for transit process.
Change Request
A formal proposal for altering a system's functionality, often requiring approval.
Nonconformity
A deviation from established standards, regulations, or requirements, often used in the context of quality control and compliance.
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
A tender document issued by the Contracting Authority to potential bidders to evaluate their qualifications and/or capabilities to be qualified to submit proposals for the PSP Project.
Return on Equity (ROE)
A financial ratio that measures a company's profitability by comparing its net income to shareholders' equity, indicating the return earned on shareholders' investments.
Credit Risk Premium
The additional return demanded by investors for lending to borrowers with higher default risk.
Existing Contract
A signed or licensed contract outside the Etimad Platform, and part of it may have been disbursed outside Etimad.
Option Contract
Any option to acquire or dispose of a security, currency, oil, silver, gold, platinum and palladium.
Cryptocurrency
A decentralized digital currency that uses cryptographic technology for secure transactions and control of new units.
Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Factors
Factors related to a company's environmental, social, and governance practices, which can influence its credit rating and financial performance.
Delay Penalty
A financial fine imposed by the government body on the contractor or supplier in case of a delay.
Term
The length of time or duration associated with a financial instrument, such as the maturity of a bond or the repayment period of a loan.
Investment-Grade Spread
The additional yield or interest rate required by investors for bonds with credit ratings below the highest investment-grade ratings. It reflects the added risk associated with lower-rated bonds.
Economic Base
The core industries and sectors that drive a region’s economy and generate employment.
Liquidity Trap
A situation in which monetary policy becomes ineffective because interest rates are already near zero, and people prefer holding cash.
Bridge Loan
A short-term loan providing temporary financing until permanent funding is secured.
Rules for Special Purposes Entities
The Rules for Special Purposes Entities issued by the Board of the Capital Market Authority.
Rules on the Offer of Securities and Continuing Obligations
Securities offering regulations and post-issuance continuing obligations framework for public companies.
Value for Money
An assessment to ensure that a Private Sector Participation (PSP) project provides better economic efficiency and service quality compared to traditional public sector procurement.
Staffing Table
The approved job hierarchy of the government entity, consisting of several ladders including civil, military, health, educational, and other positions. The cadre reflects the number of authorized positions for each grade.
Banking System Regulation
The set of rules and regulations imposed by government authorities to oversee and manage the operations of banks and financial institutions.
Real Estate Investment Funds Regulation
The Real Estate Investment Funds Regulation issued by the Board of the Capital Market Authority.
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