### Question
What is the definition of financial institution?


### Answer
The definition of **financial institution** is as follows in *12 U.S.C. § 2277a*:

> a System institution, a broker or dealer, a depository institution, a futures commission merchant, or any other institution, as determined by the Corporation by regulation to be a financial institution

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 2277a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-FARM CREDIT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER V-FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION > Part E-Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation**

