- The World Bank Group is the most famous development bank in the world, whose stated mandate and mission is to reduce poverty in the world.
- In 2000, the World Equity Benchmark Series (WEBS) was renamed to iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).
- The World Federation of Exchanges, based in London, represents over 250 different exchanges and clearing houses.
- Xetra is a trading technology platform operated by the Deutsche Börse group.
- “Yankee market” is a slang term for the US stock market.