Comisión Nacional de Valores – Argentina

The Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV) of Argentina is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing and regulating the Argentine securities market. Established in 1968 under the Public Offering Law (Law 17.811), the CNV works to ensure the transparency, efficiency, and stability of the financial markets in Argentina.

Key Roles and Functions

• Market Supervision: The CNV supervises market activities to ensure compliance with legal standards, aiming to protect investors and strengthen the capital market’s structure.
• Regulation and Enforcement: The CNV sets and enforces rules for the securities market, overseeing entities such as brokerage firms, investment advisors, and other financial intermediaries.
• Investor Protection: A core function of the CNV is to protect investors by ensuring that they have access to reliable market information and are treated fairly by financial services providers.

Strategic Initiatives

The CNV is actively involved in modernizing regulatory frameworks to accommodate new technologies and financial products. This includes developing regulations for virtual asset service providers and enhancing the digital infrastructure to improve market operations and investor interactions.