SIFMA MISSION

To champion policies and practices that benefit investors and issuers, expand and perfect global capital markets, and foster the development of new products and services. Fundamental to achieving this mission is earning, inspiring and upholding the public’s trust in the industry and the markets.

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SIFMA SPOTLIGHT

SIFMA Task Force

Credit Rating Agency Task Force

SIFMA formed a global, investor-led task force to identify and examine key issues related to the credit ratings paradigm.
Find all the latest articles featuring SIFMA's Task Force and additional updates here.

SEC Rule 15a-6

Cross-border Regulatory Reform
SEC announced Rule 15a-6 – which governs both how overseas investment professionals may approach potential U.S. clients and how those parties conduct business – will be opened for comment and review. Learn more.

SIFMA EVENTS

North America eTechnology Conference & Exhibit: Trading and Risk Strategies for Equity, Fixed Income and Derivatives Products
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SIFMA PRIORITIES

  • Promote effective and efficient regulation.
  • Facilitate more open, competitive and efficient global capital markets.
  • Champion investor education, retirement preparedness and savings.
  • Ensure the public’s trust in the securities industry and financial markets.

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FEATURES

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SIFMA Supports Increasing Information Available for VRDOs
In a comment letter filed with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) expressed support for the development by the MSRB of a centralized system for the collection and dissemination of market information about variable rate demand obligations (VRDO).

Research
Economic Outlook: The Economic Outlook: Below-Trend Growth in 2008, Pace to Quicken in 2009 - June 24

SIFMA Best Practices for NIIDS Testing and implementation for Underwrites of Municipal Securities - June 12

Testimony
SIFMA statement in support of the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (H.R.5267) - June 24

Business Continuity
2008 Industry-Wide Test was held June 7

Pandemic Influenza Planning