### Question
How is the "foreign financial institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **foreign financial institution** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 8513a* as follows -

> of that term as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to section 8513(i) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 8513a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND DIVESTMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-SANCTIONS**

