The SIFMA Organisation
SIFMA's priorities for 2009 include, among others, addressing financial regulatory reform issues and rebuilding confidence in the financial markets. For a full description of our priorities, please click here.
Members and Purpose
SIFMA Europe is the European arm of a non-profit industry association that represents the shared interests of participants in the global financial markets. SIFMA members include international securities firms, U.S.-registered broker-dealers, and asset managers. Member participation is the very core of who we are and the key to our effectiveness.
SIFMA represents the industry worldwide on regulatory and legislative issues and initiatives, and also serves as a forum for outreach, training, education, and community involvement.
Global Board of Directors
SIFMA’s global staff and the President & CEO report to SIFMA’s Global Board of Directors, which manages the business and affairs of the Association. There are between 36 and 40 Directors at any given time whose three-year terms are staggered equally. The Board sets the Association’s priorities and determines positions on matters of public policy. To ensure comprehensive representation of the industry, the Association by-laws provide that the Board is geographically diverse; includes both small and large firms; and consists of broker-dealers, asset managers, and firms that support independent contractors.
Regional Boards
SIFMA has three regional boards designed to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the overall legal, regulatory, legislative, and market practise priorities of their respective geographical regions. These boards are the European Regional Board, the Asian Regional Board, and the U.S. Regional Board. Like the Global Board of Directors, the European Regional Board is structured to reflect the diversity of the European membership base.
European Division and Affiliates
SIFMA Europe has an EU regional focus, with cross-border regulatory and policy advocacy capabilities. SIFMA Europe represents specific market and product segments through its six affiliates, each of which is dedicated to a particular business line or market area. In addition, task forces and subcommittees evolve to address specific topical needs as they arise. Through these functions, thousands of industry participants gather to share their views and ensure their collective voice is heard by governments across the globe.