noun
an institution (public or private) that collects funds (from the public or other institutions) and invests them in financial assets
• Syn: ↑financial organization, ↑financial organisation
• Hypernyms: ↑institution, ↑establishment
• Hyponyms:
↑giro, ↑clearing house, ↑lending institution, ↑central bank, ↑foundation, ↑acquirer, ↑nondepository financial institution, ↑depository financial institution, ↑bank, ↑banking concern, ↑banking company, ↑Federal Home Loan Bank System, ↑trust company, ↑trust corporation
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noun : an enterprise specializing in the handling and investment of funds (as a bank, trust company, insurance company, savings and loan association, or investment company)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.