Four Pillars

Definition

• A term used to describe the main types of financial institutions: banking, trust, insurance and securities.

Synonyms
four columns

Related Terms and Acronyms

• Bank — Definition,
  • An institution that acts as a financial intermediary by receiving money from depositors and lenders and also lending to borrowers.
• Insurance (insur) — Abbreviation,
  • An arrangement where one party provides financial protection to another party for specific damages or losses.
• Security — Definition,
  • Property designated as collateral.
  • A document stating ownership of a stock or bond.
  • A tradable financial implement that represents ownership, the rights to ownership or debt.
• Trust Company — Definition,
  • A company that acts as a trustee (an entity that controls financial assets on the behalf of another).