Global Financial Regulators Unite: A Comprehensive List of Jurisdictions and Organisations

In an effort to promote financial stability and cooperation, a vast array of international jurisdictions and organisations have come together under the umbrella of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). This comprehensive list provides a snapshot of the world’s leading financial regulatory bodies, highlighting their respective roles in safeguarding the global financial system.

Jurisdictions

The following 56 countries are represented in this exhaustive directory:

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo (Brazzaville)
Congo (Kinshasa)
Costa Rica
Côte d’Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia (FYROM)
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar (Burma)
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste (East Timor)
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Organisations

In addition to national jurisdictions, several key international bodies play a crucial role in shaping global financial policy:

A2ii Access to Insurance Initiative (A2ii)
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) - Financial Stability Institute (FSI)
European Commission
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
World Bank

NAIC Members

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a significant player in the US insurance landscape. Its 56 members include all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

IAIS Members

With a total of 214 member organisations, the IAIS is one of the largest international financial regulatory bodies in the world. Its membership encompasses jurisdictions from every region, working together to promote sound insurance supervision practices and enhance global financial stability.

This comprehensive directory serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex landscape of international financial regulation. By highlighting the key players in this field, it aims to foster greater cooperation and collaboration among nations and organisations, ultimately benefiting the global economy.