sifma

SIFMA (Security Industry and Financial Markets Association) is a popular trade group for asset managers, investment banks, and broker-dealers who work in domestic and international capital markets. On behalf of the over 1 million workers in the sector, they advocate for legislation, regulation, and corporate policy that affects retail and institutional investors, stock and fixed-income markets, and related goods and services. 

• Founded: 1912
• Headquarters: New York, United States

Key Features:

• Publishes complete research on economic trends and financial markets.
• Organizes workshops, webinars, and conferences for industry professionals, focusing on risk management and new financial products.
• Offers real-time data on market activity.

SIFMA is a regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association for the United States, having offices in New York and Washington, D.C. (GFMA). The combined operations of SIFMA's members account for 50% of the assets under management in the asset management sector and 75% of the income in the broker-dealer industry in the United States.