Global forex regulatory authorities

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MISA Organization Introduction In 1998, after gaining independence and autonomy from the previous Republic, the Government of Mohéli adopted the Mwali Services Law 1998, a pioneering legislation for the incorporation of companies, including regulated financial entities and gaming casinos. This law was later amended in 2001. Articles 36-38 of the Constitution of Mwali provide more details on the island's public and private patrimony, including the M.I.S.A., and the capacities of promotion and regulation of private investment. The transitory provision in Article 63 confirms the continued authority of the Mwali International Services Authority, the only Authority for the autonomous territory of Moheli (Mwali), responsible for financial services and licensing.

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FinCEN Organization Introduction FinCEN is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The Director of FinCEN is appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury and reports to the Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. FinCEN’s mission is to safeguard the financial system from illicit use and combat money laundering and promote national security through the collection, analysis, and dissemination of financial intelligence and strategic use of financial authorities.

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MTR Organization Introduction The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of the Republic of Estonia supervises the activities of financial companies as well as firms indulging in the Estonian capital markets. MTR regulated brokers are regulated according to the derivatives set forward by the Ministry as well the MiFID, which enables the country to offer Forex trading access to its consumers according to the regulatory standards implemented by the EU.

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CNB Organization Introduction The Czech National Bank (CNB) is the central bank and financial market supervisor in the Czech Republic with its headquarters in Prague, and a member of the European System of Central Banks. The CNB sets monetary policy, issues banknotes and coins and manages the circulation of the Czech koruna, the payment system and settlement between banks. It also performs supervision of the banking sector, the capital market, the insurance industry, pension funds, credit unions and electronic money institutions, as well as foreign exchange supervision.

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SCM Organization Introduction The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) was established on 1 March 1993 under the Securities Commission Act 1993 (SCA). We are a self-funded statutory body entrusted with the responsibility to regulate and develop the Malaysian capital market. Our mission is "to promote and maintain fair, efficient, secure and transparent securities and derivatives markets; and facilitate the orderly development of an innovative and competitive capital market".

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LFSA Organization Introduction Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) was established on 15 February 1996 under the Labuan Financial Services Authority Act 1996. Labuan FSA is the statutory body responsible for the development and administration of the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC). Labuan FSA’s key role is to license and regulate licensed entities operating within Labuan IBFC and to ensure all such entities remain in compliance with the internal and international best standards adopted by the jurisdiction. Labuan FSA also develops policies for the orderly conduct of business and financial services in Labuan IBFC.

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CNMV Organization Introduction The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) is the body responsible for the supervision and inspection of Spanish securities markets and the activity of all those involved in them. The CNMV was created by Securities Market Law 24/1988, which represented a thorough reform of this segment of the Spanish financial system; and since then, its regime has been updated to adapt to the evolution of financial markets and to introduce new measures to protect investors.The aim of the CNMV is to ensure the transparency of Spanish securities markets and the correct formation of prices, as well as the protection of investors.