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Trust companies

Scope note

Corporations originally formed for the purpose of exercising the functions of a trustee, such as managing property for the benefit of other organizations or individuals, now usually engaging in other financial activities as well, such as banking.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000256352

Equivalent Terms used

trust company

Created

13yrs ago

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