Regulatory Cooperation

Regulatory Cooperation

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) actively collaborates with a wide range of national and international organizations, including regulatory authorities, associations, think tanks, and educational institutions. This engagement is facilitated through various tools and mechanisms, such as Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), to foster ongoing multilateral and bilateral partnerships.

International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)

IOSCO is the international body that brings together the world's securities regulators and is recognized as the global standard setter for financial markets regulation. For more details about IOSCO,please click here.

IFSCA is an associate member of IOSCO.

1) IOSCO MMOU

IFSCA signed the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Consultation and Cooperation and the Exchange of Information (“IOSCO MMOU”) on August 03, 2022. Under the IOSCO MMOU, IFSCA can exchange information with the regulators of securities markets across the world, with 130 signatories as of March 31, 2025.

2) IOSCO EMMOU

In the wake of increased interconnectedness of financial markets and technological advancements that have changed the way the securities and derivatives industry operate, IOSCO established an Enhanced Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding ("IOSCO EMMOU") in 2016 to enhance cooperation and information sharing between securities regulators.

IFSCA signed the Enhanced Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding of IOSCO on May 16, 2024.

3) Bilateral MOUs

IFSCA has signed bilateral MoUs/EoLs with the below regulators