Term	Book	Chapter	Definition
Financial Institutions	Corporate Finance	Chapter 2: The Financial Environment	Entities that act as intermediaries within financial markets, providing services ranging from lending and underwriting to wealth management and risk mitigation.
Financial Institutions	International Finance	Chapter 2: The Global Financial Environment	Financial institutions, including banks, investment firms, and insurance companies, provide the infrastructure for international transactions. They enable capital flows, currency exchanges, and credit availability.