The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating financial markets in the United Kingdom. It was established in 2013 under the Financial Services Act 2012, replacing the Financial Services Authority (FSA). The primary objective of the FCA is to protect consumers in the financial services sector, promote integrity […]
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent federal agency in the United States that was established in 1933. Its primary purpose is to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by insuring deposits in banks and thrift institutions. The FDIC operates as a deposit insurance fund, meaning it provides […]
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is an independent regulatory agency of the European Union (EU) that is responsible for the regulation and supervision of financial markets and securities across the EU member states. Here is more detailed information about ESMA: Mission and Objectives: ESMA’s primary mission is to enhance investor protection, promote […]
The European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) is a regulatory framework established by the European Union (EU) to regulate financial markets and derivatives. Here are some key details about EMIR: Objective: EMIR aims to enhance transparency in financial markets, reduce systemic risks, and promote central clearing of derivatives. To achieve these goals, it introduces a […]
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent regulatory agency of the United States government. It was established in 1974 with the enactment of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act. The CFTC’s primary mission is to regulate and oversee the commodity futures and options markets in the United States. The CFTC is responsible […]
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government that regulates the futures and options markets. It was established in 1974 under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act, with the primary goal of protecting market participants and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices in the derivatives markets. […]
The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is the financial markets regulatory authority in France. It is an independent public institution responsible for regulating and supervising the French financial markets and ensuring the protection of investors. The AMF was established on August 1, 2003, following the merger of three previous regulatory bodies: the Commission des […]