Regulation
The rules governing financial markets and the bodies that enforce them, such as the SEC in the United States, the FCA in the United Kingdom and SEBI in India.
Also called regulator · SEC · FCA · SEBI
The rules governing financial markets and the bodies that enforce them, such as the SEC in the United States, the FCA in the United Kingdom and SEBI in India.
Why it matters
Rules differ by jurisdiction, so what is available or permitted depends on where an investor and a provider each sit.
Related terms
- KYC
- Custody
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