金融機構
financial institution
使用資金主要是購置金額資產(存款，貸款和債權)而不是有形資產的機構。金融機構可以按照期發行本金償權的性質分類：非存款終結，其中包括人壽，財產，傷殘保險公司和退休基金，其求償全是其出售的保險單，或退休後提供收入的承諾；存款終結，主要是從公?吸收存款。
Organization engaged in any of the many aspects of finance including commercial banks, thrift institutions, investment banks, securities brokers and dealers, credit unions, investment companies, insurance companies, and REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.