financial institutions

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📖 Definitions

  1. Organizations such as banks, credit unions, investment firms, and insurance companies that provide financial services to individuals, businesses, and governments.; Entities subject to strict regulatory oversight, particularly concerning anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, and sanctions compliance to prevent illicit financial activities.

💬 Examples

  1. Commercial banks and credit unions are examples of financial institutions that handle everyday deposits and loans.

  2. Under new regulations, all financial institutions must conduct thorough background checks on high-risk clients before processing international transfers.