| financial institution 
 
 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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