Functions of the National Security Markets Authority

The National Security Markets Authority (NSMA) is a comprehensive supervision of the financial sector, brokerage organizations, dealing centers, the insurance and securities sectors, and it provides financial stability in the largest financial market in continental Europe. Its center is located in Great Britain and Belgium (Brussels), where the European Euro Commission is also located.

We are an independent organization, Cfully funded by regulated firms, charging them a fee. We are accountable to the Treasury, which is responsible for the UK financial system.

The National Security Markets Authority is acting in the public interest. Its main goal is to ensure the functioning, stability and integrity of the financial system. Bank customers, insured individuals and investors should be able to trust the financial system.

The National Security Markets Authority provides the following services

We are one of the largest financial supervisors in Europe. With more than 1,600 employees, the company adheres to a legally accepted, risk-minded approach to the functions of the regulator, based on recognized European standards.

Our activity

The National Security Markets Authority (NSMA) is a comprehensive supervision of the financial sector, brokerage organizations, dealing centers, the insurance and securities sectors, and it provides financial stability in the largest financial market in continental Europe. Its center is located in Great Britain and Belgium (Brussels), where the European Euro Commission is also located.

  • We are an independent government body.
  • We are fully funded by regulated firms, charging them a fee.
  • We are accountable to the Treasury, which is responsible for the European financial system.

Market regulation EFR control

The National Security Markets Authority monitors the solvency of the brokerage organization and dealing centers, insurance companies and financial service providers. In addition, in market surveillance, NSMA must ensure fair and transparent conditions, and also protect the consumer community.

This protection covers all products and financial services that are controlled by the National Security Markets Authority.

How the National Security Markets Authority reviews your application

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Usually, National Security Markets Authority is considering complaints in several stages

  • 1st stage

    First, it will check if your case can be assessed based on your information and the documents you provide. If not, the National Security Markets Authority clarifies the facts. To this end, he asks for the opinion of the company concerned. In most cases, the National Security Markets Authority sends your complaint letter to a controlled company.

  • 2nd stage

    The company reports to the National Security Markets Authority in detail and explains the reasons for its decision.

  • 3rd stage

    If the audit shows that the company's decision is not undesirable from a supervisory point of view, the National Security Markets Authority will inform you about it.

  • 4th stage

    If it turns out that the National Security Markets Authority must intervene as a supervisory authority, it will continue to deal with the relevant company. However, the European Financial Regulator cannot inform you of the outcome of this dispute, as this is a confidentiality obligation.