HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Financial institutionThe financial definition for Financial institution:An enterprise such as a bank whose primary business and function is to collect money from the public and invest it in financial assets such as stocks and bonds. Similar MatchesDepository institutionDepository institutionA financial institution that obtains its funds mainly through deposits from the public. This includes commercial banks, savings and loan associations, savings banks and credit unions. Although historically they have broadened their powers in recent years. For example, NOW accounts, credit union share drafts and other services similar to checking accounts may be offered by thrift institutions. Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control ActDepository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control ActThe 1980 federal legislation that ended the regulation of the banking industry. Financial institution buyer credit policyFinancial institution buyer credit policyInsurance coverage for loans by banks to foreign buyers of exports. Further SuggestionsFinancial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA)Foreign official institutions Instinet (Institutional Networks Corporation) institution Institutional broker Thrift institution Thrift Institution Advisory Council (TIAC) Click to compare definitions of Financial institution Click to view definitions beginning fi |