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Regulator Performance Overview
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75
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Insurance coverage protecting client deposits and funds
Requirement for client funds to be held separately from company funds
High
Tier 2
Israeli Trading Arena Licence
USD 100000+
Detailed assessment of regulatory capabilities and effectiveness
Detailed breakdown of the 6 key regulatory performance indicators
Value and prestige of licenses issued by this regulator
This regulator shows good performance with an overall score of 75.
Strongest performance in License Value
Transparency Level: high
Global Tier: tier2
Protection against negative account balances in trading
Access to qualified investment professionals and advisory services
Government-regulated
USA - North Korea - Iran - other sanctioned countries
Israel
Israel - regional clients - limited global
USA - North Korea - Iran - other sanctioned countries
Retail Agency (STP); Market Maker (Principal); Provide Liquidity (PoP)
Online portal available
ISA Investor Complaints
1:50
Information not available
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International Organization of Securities Commissions
Member of the global body that brings together the world's securities regulators
Access to international regulatory standards, cooperation frameworks, and best practices
Financial Action Task Force
Member of the inter-governmental body that sets standards for combating money laundering
Commitment to international standards for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
Effectiveness of regulatory framework and enforcement
Institutional strength and organizational capability
Risk assessment and management protocols
Investor protection measures and safeguards
Client fund protection and insurance coverage
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) is Israel's national securities regulator, responsible for maintaining a transparent, fair, and secure capital market. The ISA was established in 1968 under Israeli law.The ISA operates under the critical mandate of balancing the protection of the investing public and ensuring the development and innovation of Israel's financial markets.Over the last few decades, Israel's capital market has emerged as a pillar of the national economy.
Through the capital market, companies have access to the funds that are required for growth and expansion. In doing so, they facilitate growth, job creation, and technological innovation, thereby becoming a significant driver of Israel's economic development. At the same time, it allows the public to benefit from the success of some of Israel's leading companies, thereby increasing household savings and financial inclusion.
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