Guarantee Fund Competitors

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA, is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity. We regulate one critical part of the securities industry—brokerage firms doing business with the public in the United States. We carry out our mission by overseeing virtually every aspect of the brokerage industry. Every day, we work to: • write and enforce rules governing 3,900 firms and 635,000 brokers; • examine firms for compliance with those rules; • foster market transparency; and • inform the investing public. With 3,600 employees working in communities all across the nation, we are the first line of defense for investors.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) preserves and promotes public confidence in the U.S. financial system by insuring deposits in banks and thrift institutions for at least $250,000; by identifying, monitoring and addressing risks to the deposit insurance funds; and by limiting the effect on the economy and the financial system when a bank or thrift institution fails. For policies and disclaimers visit: http://fdic.gov/about/policies/

NFA is the industrywide, self-regulatory organization for the U.S. derivatives industry, providing innovative and effective regulatory programs. Designated by the CFTC as a registered futures association, NFA strives every day to safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure Members meet their regulatory responsibilities.