12 USC § 2502
Definitions
October 30, 2020
As used in this chapter—
(1) "banking organization" means any bank, trust company, savings bank, safe deposit company, or a private banker engaged in business in the United States;
(2) "business association" means any corporation (other than a public corporation), joint stock company, business trust, partnership, or any association for business purposes of two or more individuals; and
(3) "financial organization" means any savings and loan association, building and loan association, credit union, or investment company engaged in business in the United States.