Financial Market Authority – Austria
The Financial Market Authority (FMA) of Austria is the integrated regulator for the Austrian financial market, established to ensure the proper functioning and stability of the financial system. It supervises a wide range of financial services including banks, insurance companies, pension companies, and the securities market.
The FMA focuses on ensuring financial stability, enforcing compliance with financial reporting, and combating money laundering and terrorist financing. It also places a strong emphasis on digital resilience and sustainability within the financial sector.
The FMA actively participates in shaping regulatory policies at the European level and is involved in numerous cross-sectoral initiatives to enhance financial market supervision, including measures related to digital operational resilience and the regulation of crypto-assets.
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