What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old, major player in financial services circles (4)" mean?

The definition is "circles". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym="old") + RBS (synonym="major player in financial services – Royal Bank of Scotland") = ORBS; definition: "circles" The answer is ORBS.

Old, major player in financial services circles (4)

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