Shell Bank — A shell bank lacks a meaningful physical presence in its licensing jurisdiction under the relevant legal definition. Applicable definitions can distinguish it from institutions affiliated with a properly supervised financial group. The absence of effective presence and oversight creates serious transparency and financial crime concerns.
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