### Question
How is the term financial holding company defined?


### Answer
The term **financial holding company** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1841* as the following:

> a bank holding company that meets the requirements of section 1843(*l*)(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1841*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-BANK HOLDING COMPANIES**

