The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) is a leading U.S. trade association representing broker-dealers, investment banks, and asset managers operating in domestic and global capital markets. Founded in 2006 through the merger of the Securities Industry Association and the Bond Market Association, SIFMA advocates for effective, resilient capital markets, promotes investor opportunity and economic growth, and develops industry best practices.
Financial services regulation, securities law, capital markets structure, banking and broker-dealer oversight, tax policy affecting financial services, cybersecurity standards, digital asset regulation, retirement and investment policy, and market transparency and resilience initiatives.
Membership dues from broker-dealers, banks, asset managers, and other financial services firms, as well as revenue from conferences, events, and industry programs.
Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA), Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA), and the SIFMA Foundation; led by President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr.
Non-profit trade association
