About Us

Introducing the ICFR

The International Centre for Financial Regulation (ICFR) intends to provide a fresh perspective on the challenges of regulating global markets.  As a non-partisan organisation, with the support of both industry and government, we are able to act as a catalyst for dialogue, thought leadership and scholarship in this critical area. We also support practical training initiatives to improve understanding among practitioners and regulators.

The ICFR has the knowledge, skills and facilities to make a significant contribution to the debate that lies ahead.  We aim to become the global reference authority for the changing world of market regulation – anticipating developments and promoting informed debate.

Why the ICFR?

The world’s financial markets have never been under greater scrutiny. Individual governments are understandably focused on their own domestic priorities, but effective and sustainable regulation needs to be global. Our job is to encourage dialogue that identifies best practice across the traditional financial centres in the US, Europe and Asia and embraces emerging and developing economies worldwide.

The ICFR believes in the promotion of efficient, orderly and fair markets which offer appropriate protection for investors and retail consumers alike. International financial centres of the future will be based on sound principles, with supervisors and regulators who truly understand the businesses they oversee. We intend to play a crucial part in facilitating this process.

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