Define: FBO Account

The meaning of “FBO Account” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is FBO Account defined in a legal contract?

  • FBO Account means a special purpose, segregated account that does not bear interest, established by a particular financial institution. This account will not be considered a general deposit and not be available for setoff by the financial institution or garnishment by creditors of the same institution. Seen in 5 SEC Filings
  • FBO Account means a deposit account, known as a non-interest-bearing account, held at a financial institution for the benefit of particular members. Seen in 3 SEC Filings
  • FBO Account means a deposit account, it is titled for the benefit of particular members and is maintained by a corporation. Seen in 3 SEC Filings
  • FBO Account means an account that a Company maintains in particular for its members. This account may be replaced or additional accounts may be added to it over time. Seen in 3 SEC Filings
  • FBO Account means the account held by a company at a bank, titled for the benefit of its lender members. An alternate Holder account may be designated by a Trustee according to an Indenture. Seen in 2 SEC Filings
  • FBO Account means an account set up as a 'special purpose' account. This account, which does not bear interest, is segregated from others and established at a particular financial institution. Seen in 1 SEC Filing

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • FBO Account means a non-interest-bearing, segregated account held by [organization], untouchable by its creditors.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Setting up escrow accounts
  • Structuring financial services or operations
  • Forming trusts

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • FBO Account means a deposit account maintained by [organization], specifically for the benefit of its members.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Establishing membership organizations
  • Forming cooperatives or consortiums
  • Setting up pooled funding mechanisms for group ventures

Relevant Sectors

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FBO Account means a non-interest-bearing, segregated account held by [organization], untouchable by its creditors