Financial Intermediary

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Definition of “Financial Intermediary” :

A financial intermediary is an institution that serves as a middleman between savers and borrowers. It facilitates the flow of funds from those who want to invest surplus money to those who need to borrow money for various purposes. Examples in South Africa include banks, insurance companies, and pension funds.

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