Correspondent Banking

/kəˌrɒrəspɒndənt ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A banking arrangement where one bank provides services on behalf of another to facilitate international or cross-border payments and settlements.
    The local bank opened a correspondent banking relationship to handle foreign currency transactions.

Forms

  • correspondent banking

Commentary

Correspondent banking is essential for international finance, requiring compliance with AML and KYC regulations to mitigate risks.

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