What does the cryptic crossword clue "Part of foreign capital deposited with financial institution (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "Part of foreign capital". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LEFT (synonym="deposited") + BANK (synonym="financial institution") = LEFT BANK; definition: "Part of foreign capital" The answer is LEFT BANK.

Part of foreign capital deposited with financial institution (4,4)

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