bank holding company
(1) Bank holding company The term “bank holding company” has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 ( 12 U.S.C. 1841 ). A foreign bank or company that is treated as a bank holding company for purposes of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 [ 12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.], pursuant to section 3106(a) of this title , shall be treated as a bank holding company for purposes of this subchapter.