Systemically Important Financial Institution

/ˌsɪstəmɪkli ɪmˈpɔːrtənt faɪˈnænʃəl ɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A financial institution whose failure or distress could trigger widespread disruption to the financial system and economy, thus subject to heightened regulatory oversight.
    The government designated several banks as systemically important financial institutions to ensure their stability.

Forms

  • systemically important financial institution
  • systemically important financial institutions

Commentary

This term is key in regulatory contexts, often linked to macroprudential policies and crisis prevention measures.

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