#1
Which agency oversees the regulation of stock exchanges in the United States?
SEC
ExplanationSEC, or Securities and Exchange Commission, oversees US stock exchange regulation.
#2
What does 'SEC' stand for in the context of financial regulation?
Securities and Exchange Commission
ExplanationSEC stands for Securities and Exchange Commission in financial regulation.
#3
What does 'FINRA' stand for?
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
ExplanationFINRA stands for Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
#4
Which agency is responsible for protecting consumers' credit rights and maintaining fair competition in financial markets?
CFPB
ExplanationCFPB, or Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, protects credit rights and ensures fair competition.
#5
The 'Volcker Rule' is associated with which regulatory agency?
Federal Reserve
ExplanationThe 'Volcker Rule' is associated with the Federal Reserve.
#6
Which regulatory agency is responsible for overseeing the regulation of national banks and thrift institutions?
OCC
ExplanationOCC, or Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, oversees national banks and thrift institutions.
#7
Which agency enforces laws and regulations governing the disclosure of financial information and protection of investors?
SEC
ExplanationSEC enforces laws on financial disclosure and investor protection.
#8
The 'Dodd-Frank Act' was enacted in response to which major financial crisis?
The Financial Crisis of 2008
ExplanationThe Dodd-Frank Act was enacted in response to the 2008 Financial Crisis.
#9
What is the primary objective of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC)?
To identify and address risks to the financial stability of the United States
ExplanationFSOC's primary objective is to identify and address risks to US financial stability.
#10
Which agency regulates the trading of derivatives in the United States?
CFTC
ExplanationCFTC, or Commodity Futures Trading Commission, regulates trading of derivatives in the US.
#11
Which agency is responsible for regulating the insurance industry in the United States?
NAIC
ExplanationNAIC, or National Association of Insurance Commissioners, regulates the insurance industry in the US.
#12
Which agency is responsible for regulating the futures and options markets in the United States?
CFTC
ExplanationCFTC regulates futures and options markets in the US.
#13
The 'Office of the Comptroller of the Currency' (OCC) is a part of which larger regulatory agency?
Federal Reserve System
ExplanationOCC is part of the larger Federal Reserve System.
#14
Which agency is responsible for regulating the securities industry and stock exchanges in Canada?
IIROC
ExplanationIIROC, or Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, regulates securities and stock exchanges in Canada.
#15
Which regulatory agency in the United States is responsible for overseeing the regulation of commodity futures and options markets?
CFTC
ExplanationCFTC oversees the regulation of commodity futures and options markets in the US.