narrow bank
n.βGloss: A bank that handles only basic banking and does not get involved in complex investment programs. Β«Jon Molton made the point in arguing for “narrow banks”βinstitutions that just do basic banking. “Transparency doesnβt cut it for me,” he said. “Thereβs not one person in this room that could read HSBCβs accounts and understand them.” That must have made a few wince.Β» ββThe Sketch: Four million reasons why they did not see it coming” by Simon Carr Independent (London, England, United Kingdom) Jan. 14, 2009. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)