What is another word for bank holding company?
Pronunciation: [bˈaŋk hˈə͡ʊldɪŋ kˈʌmpəni] (IPA) 
A bank holding company is a financial institution that owns and controls one or more banks. It serves as a parent company to its subsidiaries and has significant control over their management and operations. Synonyms for bank holding company include financial holding company, investment holding company, and financial services holding company. Other related terms include holding corporation, parent company, and conglomerate. These terms describe entities that own and manage various businesses, often in different industries. However, specific regulations and legal requirements may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the type of holding company. Overall, the term bank holding company remains the most commonly used to describe this type of financial institution.
