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International Securities and Markets Authority

International Securities and Markets Authority is an international regulator providing public assistance and means of protection and guidance to investors in today's complex world of international mergers and acquisitions. International Securities and Markets Authority enforces and implements international securities laws related to Mergers and Acquisitions.

Due to the increasing number of unregulated offshore management firms, International Securities and Markets Authority was created in 2002 to perform international market regulations. Since then, more than 100,000 securities firms that are dealing with private placements, divestiture services, and mergers & acquisitions including their respective branch offices have filed and registered with International Securities and Markets Authority.

International Securities and Markets Authority member firms have complied with the strictest due diligence process and continuous business practice monitoring and policy implementation for the benefit of the public investors.

International Securities and Markets Authority deals with the world's major markets through efficient administering of mergers and acquisitions policies, providing a high standard of information and/or assistance to the general public, implementing international securities laws, and resolving disputes arising from regulatory issues between investors and securities firms.

To date, International Securities and Markets Authority has approximately 200 employees, including on-hand experts in various fields of expertise, who are dedicated to educate the investors with the essential understanding of trading securities internationally and to assist them in a convenient and lawful way which ensures investors' security and protection.

Given the complexity of international trading, International Securities and Markets Authority maintains its public trusts and confidence by keeping the integrity and fairness of the market globally, protecting public investors, and guaranteeing a successful securities industry.

Public Information

International Securities and Markets Authority provides you with the latest public service information, including investor support documentation, guides and special reports. Summary of recent enforcement activities and policy statements are also available.

Characteristics of Various Types of Securities

This guide provides an overview of some common types of securities in terms of three basic characteristics - liquidity, expected return and risk.

The Ins and Outs of Income Trusts

In an economic climate characterized by market volatility and low interest rates, income trusts are a hot commodity.

The Prospectus - Being Informed

The cornerstone to investor protection is to ensure that you have access to accurate and up-to-date information about any company or mutual fund in which they might choose to invest.

Understanding Mutual Fund Fees

The mutual fund industry has experienced tremendous growth in the last decade.

Stock Options

Besides investing directly into stocks and bonds, more experienced or sophisticated investors may use stock options to try to turn a profit on the stock market.

Offshore Investments Sold Through Internet Can Wash Your Savings Away

The phrase "offshore banking" may conjure up images of tropical islands and suave James Bond-type gentlemen discretely discussing multi-million dollar deals.

FILE A COMPLAINT

International Securities and Markets Authority is very interested in receiving any complaint about the capital markets, including allegations of illegal insider trading, market manipulation and inappropriate actions of market participants including registered brokers and reporting issuers. If you think a company has treated you unfairly in an investment-related transaction, you may file a complaint online.

File a Complaint

International Securities and Markets Authority

Developments

After-Hours Trading: Understanding the Risks

The highest volume market centers today have traditionally been open for business from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST.

Information About Trading in Fast-Moving Markets

The price of some stocks, especially recent “hot” IPOs and high tech stocks can soar and drop suddenly.

Convertible Securities

A convertible security is a security - usually a bond or a preferred stock - that can be converted into a different security - typically shares of the company’s common stock.