Financial institution

A financial institution acts as an agent that provides financial services for its clients. Financial institutions generally fall under financial supervision from a government authority.

Examples of basic types

Bank
Building Society
Check cashing store
Credit union
Friendly Society
Insurance
Investment Bank
Merchant Bank
Non-bank
Savings and Loan Association
Stock broker

See also: Financial economics

General areas of finance
Financial markets \| Fund management \| Financial institutions \| Personal finance \| Public finance \| Financial mathematics \| Financial economics

ja:金融機関

Categories: Finance

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