Banks
Banks accept deposits from customers and offer loans, mortgages and other financial services. It also offers services such as audit accounts, savings, credit cards and investment products.  

Credit unions
Like banks, credit unions are member-owned financial cooperatives that offer similar services such as savings accounts, loans and mortgages. However, they are usually smaller in size and often offer more favorable conditions for their members. 

Investment Banks
These institutions help companies and governments raise capital through underwriting or acting as brokers for issuances of securities such as stocks and bonds. It also provides advisory services for mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and other financial transactions. 

Insurance Companies 
Insurance companies offer different types of insurance products to individuals and companies, including life insurance, health insurance, property insurance, victims and pensions. 

Brokerage companies
Brokerages facilitate the purchase and sale of securities such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds on behalf of investors. They can also provide investment advice and other financial services. 

Asset Management Companies
These institutions manage investment portfolios on behalf of individuals, institutions and other customers. They may offer mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds and other investment instruments.  

Mortgage companies
Mortgage companies specialize in making loans to buy properties, such as homes and commercial properties. Mortgages may arise or act as intermediaries between borrowers and lenders. 

These are just a few examples of financial institutions, and there are many other types and differences depending on the specific services they provide and their organizational structure.