financial institutions
[fɪˈnænʃəl ɪnˈstɪtuːʃənz]
nounpl: financial institutions
instituições financeiras
1. Organizations that provide financial services and manage money, including banks, credit unions, investment firms, and insurance companies
Financial institutions play a crucial role in the economy by facilitating lending and investment.
As instituições financeiras desempenham um papel crucial na economia ao facilitar empréstimos e investimentos.
2. Entities regulated by government authorities that handle deposits, loans, and other monetary transactions
Most financial institutions are required to maintain certain capital reserves.
A maioria das instituições financeiras é obrigada a manter certas reservas de capital.
3. Intermediaries that connect savers with borrowers in the financial system
Financial institutions help distribute capital throughout the economy.
As instituições financeiras ajudam a distribuir capital em toda a economia.
In Brazil, the term 'instituições financeiras' is widely used in official contexts, banking regulations, and financial news. The sector is highly regulated by the Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil). In the USA, financial institutions are central to the economy and heavily regulated post-2008 financial crisis. The term carries significant weight in discussions about economic stability and government policy.
NYC Slang
financial shops, money houses, or simply 'the banks'
Related Idioms & Phrases
institutions too big to fail
shadow banking institutions
financial institution collapse
regulation of financial institutions
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