financial institution
noun
: a company that deals with money (as a bank, savings and loan, credit union, etc.)
You can get a loan at a financial institution.
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The percent of hands-on-keyboard break-ins, meaning real human attackers inside a financial institution’s network, grew 43% globally and 48% in North America over the past two years, CrowdStrike reported.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 May 2026
These niche tools generally offer fewer automation features and fewer financial institution integrations than more powerful budgeting platforms.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 13 May 2026
In a similar way, a financial institution could underwrite at a portfolio level, aggregating risk and scaling investment.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
The financial institution is meant to help NATO members and partner countries meet their defense spending commitments and reduce borrowing costs for military spending by pooling credit strength.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 May 2026
These niche tools generally offer fewer automation features and fewer financial institution integrations than more powerful budgeting platforms.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 13 May 2026
In a similar way, a financial institution could underwrite at a portfolio level, aggregating risk and scaling investment.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
The financial institution is meant to help NATO members and partner countries meet their defense spending commitments and reduce borrowing costs for military spending by pooling credit strength.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Financial institution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20institution. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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