Authority

Authority is used to categorize different authority bodies (E.g. Government, Regulatory Bodies, etc.). This category is used to store different authority bodies for user reference.

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Authority (40)



# Name Description
1 Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Name: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Description: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the conduct regulator for financial services in the United Kingdom. As an independent, non-governmental body, the FCA oversees the regulation of financial services firms and individuals, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation. It is funded by a levy imposed on the financial services industry. Location: United Kingdom Key Documents: *Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA)* This a ...
2 Australian Financial Services Council Name: Australian Financial Services Council Description: The Australian Financial Services Council is the leading organization representing Australia's financial services industry. Established in 2001, it comprises over 100 member institutions, including banks, insurers, superannuation funds, and investment managers. The council advocates for the interests of the financial services sector and engages with government, regulators, and the public. Additionally, it provides members with services s ...
3 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Name: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Description: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a federal agency in the United States tasked with regulating the securities industry. Established by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in response to the stock market crash of 1929, the SEC's mission is to protect investors, maintain fair and orderly markets, and facilitate capital formation. Location: United States Key Documents: *Securities Act of 1933* A law that regulates the o ...
4 Prudential Regulation Authority Name: Prudential Regulation Authority Description: The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is a regulatory body in the United Kingdom tasked with the prudential regulation of banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers, and investment firms. Established in 2013 following the recommendations of the Vickers Report, the PRA operates as part of the Bank of England, its operations being independent from the Bank's monetary policy functions. Location: United Kingdom Key Documents: *Banki ...
5 Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) Name: Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) Description: The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is an independent authority in the United Kingdom established to compensate customers who have lost money due to the failure of authorized financial services firms. Funded by a levy on the financial services industry, the FSCS also collaborates with the government and other regulators to mitigate the risk of such failures. Location: United Kingdom Key Documents: *Financial Serv ...