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Regulators & Key Institutions

Image of The Reserve Bank Of New Zealand (RBNZ)

What Is The Reserve Bank Of New Zealand (RBNZ)? The Reserve Bank Of New Zealand (RBNZ) works to maintain the stability of New Zealand’s monetary and financial system and provides regulatory oversight for banks and other financial institutions. The RBNZ […]

Image of FINMA - The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority

With authority over financial markets, FINMA is responsible for ensuring that financial institutions in Switzerland operate in compliance with the law. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) was established on 22 June 2007 as a merger of the Anti […]

Image of What is FINTRAC?

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) is Canada’s financial intelligence unit (FIU) and the country’s anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regulator.  FINTRAC was established in October 2000 under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) […]

Image of What is the European Banking Authority (EBA)?

What is the European Banking Authority (EBA)? The European Banking Authority supervises the banking industry across the European Union with the goal of maintaining financial stability. The European Banking Authority (EBA) was established on 1 January 2011, taking over the […]

To identify and prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other fraudulent activities, the AMF has the power to set rules, conduct investigations, and issue sanctions and fines to companies found to be in breach of compliance obligations. The AMF may also censure individuals within a financial institution, including company directors, employees, officers, or anyone acting on behalf of a financial entity.

What is FCA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates the financial services industry in the UK. It is an independent body funded entirely by the fees it charges regulated firms but is accountable to the Treasury, the UK government’s economic and finance ministry.  […]

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency OCC

What is The OCC – Office of The Comptroller of the Currency? An independent bureau of the US Treasury, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is a regulatory organization which oversees the federal banking system of the […]

Image of NYSDFS - New York State Department Of Financial Services

What is the NYSDFS? The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) is the governmental body responsible for regulating all financial services and products in the state of New York. As a state-level regulatory office, the NYSDFS has a […]

Image of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

What is the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent government agency responsible for regulating the securities industry in the United States. In this capacity, it pursues a three-part mission: to protect […]

What is FINRA

What Is FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)? What is FINRA? The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization which acts as a self-regulatory body for brokers and dealers in the USA. The largest governing body of its […]

Image of Hong Kong Monetary Authority - What Is HKMA?

Regulations in Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority What is HKMA? As the central banking institution, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority is responsible for maintaining the city’s monetary and banking stability. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) was established […]

Image of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

What is the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)? The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) was established in 1970 by act of government, beginning operations as the country’s central bank, and financial regulatory authority, on 1 January 1971. Prior to its […]