Bank holding company is a company that owns or controls one or more banks or companies associated with banking such as leasing companies, credit companies, etc. It is usually identified by the word Bancorp or Bancshares in the name. The Federal Reserve Board of Governors regulates all bank holding companies.
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| APA | Barry Goldsmith. (2010). bank holding company. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/bank_holding_company/definitions/1148329 |
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