Banking Regulatory Bodies

Key authorities oversee banking conduct, prudential soundness, and market integrity across major FSI hubs, shaping how institutions design and operate compliant platforms.

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• Austria | Financial Market Authority (FMA) Supervises banks, insurance companies, pensions, and securities markets.

• Germany | Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) Supervises banks, financial services institutions, and insurance enterprises.

• Hong Kong | Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Acts as the central banking institution, managing monetary policy and banking regulation.

• Singapore | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Functions as both the central bank and the financial regulatory authority.

• Switzerland | Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) Supervises banks, insurance companies, stock exchanges, and securities dealers.

• United Kingdom | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Oversees financial firms, ensuring consumer protection and market integrity.

• United Kingdom | Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Focuses on the prudential aspects of banking, ensuring stability and soundness.