FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] an institution (public or private) that collects funds (from the public or other institutions) and invests them in financial assets

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	Synonyms:	financial organisation, financial organization

	See Also:	acquirer, bank, banking company, banking concern, central bank, clearing house, depository financial institution, establishment, Federal Home Loan Bank System, foundation, giro, institution, lending institution, nondepository financial institution, trust company, trust corporation