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Depository 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 institution Similar MatchesThrift institutionThrift institutionA US depository organisation for savings including savings and loan associations and mutual savings banks. Deposits are in the main used for home mortgage loans. Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control ActDepository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control ActThe 1980 federal legislation that ended the regulation of the banking industry. Institutional investorInstitutional investorA financial institution which invests large amounts of money in the stock, bond and other financial markets. e.g. a pension or insurance fund. Contrast with an individual or 'retail' investor investing his or her own money. InstitutionInstitutionAn organization, probably very large, engaged in professional investing in securities. Normally a bank, insurance company, or mutual fund. International financial institutionInternational financial institutionUsually refers to intergovernmental organizations dealing with financial issues, most often the IMF and/or the World Bank. Further SuggestionsFinancial institutionThrift institution Thrift Institution Advisory Council (TIAC) Instinet (Institutional Networks Corporation) Institutional Lenders Foreign official institutions Financial institution buyer credit policy Institutional broker financial institution Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) |
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