Introduction
Financial market regulations are essential for the stability of the global economy. They are designed to protect investors, ensure fair and orderly markets, and promote transparency. Financial market regulations are constantly evolving, and it is important for businesses to stay up to date with the latest developments. This article will provide an overview of the key financial market regulations and discuss what businesses need to know to stay compliant.
What Are Financial Market Regulations?
Financial market regulations are laws, rules, and guidelines that govern the activities of financial institutions and markets. These regulations are designed to protect investors, ensure fair and orderly markets, and promote transparency. Financial market regulations are set by governments, regulatory bodies, and international organizations.
The most important financial market regulations include:
• The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States
• The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom
• The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) in the European Union
• The Financial Stability Board (FSB)
• The Basel Accords
• The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
• The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID)
• The Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR)
• The Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
• The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
• The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
• The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA)
• The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC)
• The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)
• The International Association of Securities Commissions (IASC)
• The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)
• The International Association of Financial Market Regulators (IAFMR)
