The Federal Reserve—America’s central bank.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system.

The Treasury Department is the executive agency responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the US.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has the central mission of making markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans.

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is the US standard-setting and regulatory support organization created and governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and 5 US territories.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank for Europe’s single currency, the euro. The ECB’s main task is maintaining the euro’s purchasing power and thus price stability in the euro area.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) officially came into being as of January 1, 2011, and has taken over all existing and ongoing tasks and responsibilities from the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS). The EBA acts as a hub-and-spoke network of EU and national bodies safeguarding public values such as the stability of the financial system, the transparency of markets and financial products and the protection of depositors and investors.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is the regulator of the financial services industry in the UK.

The Bank of England is the central bank of the UK.

The European Commission is the EU’s executive body and represents the interests of Europe as a whole (as opposed to the interests of individual countries).

The Website for the European Union.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is Japan’s central bank.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has a mission of serving central banks in their pursuit of monetary and financial stability, fostering international cooperation in those areas and acting as a bank for central banks.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 187 countries working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty around the world.

The World Bank is a source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) promotes policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) is a global trade association for OTC derivatives and maintains industry-standard ISDA documentation.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), through its subsidiaries, provides clearing, settlement and information services for equities, corporate and municipal bonds, government and mortgage-backed securities, money market instruments and over-the-counter derivatives.

The BBA is the leading trade association for the UK banking and financial services sector.

Euribor-EBF is an international non-profit-making association under Belgian law founded in 1999 with the launch of the euro and based in Brussels (10, rue Montoyer, 1000 Brussels). Its members are national banking associations in the member states of the European Union that are involved in the eurozone and the euro-system.

Founded in 1875, the American Bankers Association (ABA) represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the voice for the nation’s $13 trillion banking industry and its 2 million employees.

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is the national association representing the real estate finance industry, an industry that employs more than 280,000 people in virtually every community in the country.

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) brings together the shared interests of hundreds of securities firms, banks and asset managers. These companies are engaged in communities across the country to raise capital for businesses, promote job creation and lead economic growth.

The Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) is a broadly based professional advocacy organization that seeks to promote the growth and development of Asia’s capital markets and facilitate their orderly integration into the global financial system.

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) is the voice of Europe’s wholesale financial markets. It represents the leading global and European banks and other significant capital markets players.

The Independent Directors Council (IDC) serves the mutual fund independent director community and provides a venue for advancing the education, communication and policy positions of mutual fund independent directors. The IDC’s Governing Council consists of 21 independent directors. The Council extends to all directors an invitation to participate in the programs and activities offered by the Independent Directors Council.

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) is the trade association of 54 publicly regulated stock, futures and options exchanges. Its market operators are responsible for the functioning of key components in the financial world.

The American Insurance Association (AIA) is the leading property-casualty insurance trade organization, representing approximately 300 insurers that write more than $117 billion in premiums each year.

The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) represents more than 300 legal reserve life insurer and fraternal benefit society member companies operating in the United States.

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) represents insurance regulators and supervisors of some 190 jurisdictions in nearly 140 countries, constituting 97% of the world’s insurance premiums. It also has more than 120 observers.

The Institute of International Finance, Inc. (IIF) is the world’s only global association of financial institutions.

The Japanese Bankers Association (JBA) is a premier financial organization whose members consist of banks, bank holding companies and bankers’ associations in Japan.