What is another word for bank holding?
Pronunciation: [bˈaŋk hˈə͡ʊldɪŋ] (IPA) 
Bank holding is a term used to describe a company that controls one or more banks. There are several synonyms that can be used to refer to bank holding, and these include financial holding companies, parent holding companies, and bank holding corporations. Financial holding companies refer to entities that control one or more banks and engage in various financial activities, while parent holding companies are those that own one or more banks outright. Bank holding corporations are similar to financial holding companies, but they are typically more focused on banking activities. Whichever term is used, the meaning remains the same - a company that controls one or more banks.
