In financial economics, a financial institution is an institution that provides financial services for its clients or members. Probably the most important financial service provided by financial institutions is acting as financial intermediaries. Most financial institutions are highly regulated by government.
Broadly speaking, there are three major types of financial institutions:[1]
Deposit-taking institutions that accept and manage deposits and make loans, including banks, building societies, credit unions, trust companies, and mortgage loan companies
Insurance companies and pension funds; and
Brokers, underwriters and investment funds.
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1 Function
2 Corporate valuation
3 Standard settlement instructions
4 Regulation
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
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