Financial Intermediary
/ˌfɪnænʃəl ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/
Definitions
- (n.) An entity that acts as a middleman between parties in financial transactions, such as banks or brokers, facilitating the flow of funds.
The financial intermediary facilitated the loan between the investor and the borrower.
Forms
- financial intermediary
- financial intermediaries
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Commentary
This term is broadly used in financial regulation and contract law to describe parties who handle funds between principals, emphasizing their role in mitigating risk and improving market liquidity.
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