IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions)

IOSCO, the International Organization of Securities Commissions, is a global network of regulatory agencies that oversee financial markets and protect investors. Its goal is to promote consistent standards and effective supervision across different countries, ensuring markets are fair, transparent, and efficient. IOSCO develops guidelines, shares information, and coordinates efforts among its member regulators—like those overseeing stock exchanges or investment firms—to prevent fraud and reduce systemic risks in the financial system worldwide.