• Securities industry associations help professionals in the securities industry by keeping them abreast of the information that they need to know to succeed in their businesses. These organizations offer networking events, conferences, seminars and continuing education for this purpose. In addition, securities industry associations are involved in lobbying activities to ensure that legislators are aware of the needs of members in the industry.
  
  

Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association

• The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, or SIFMA, represents the interests of organizations in the securities industry, including banks, asset managers and securities firms. The association works to build a stronger financial industry through investor opportunities, economic growth and job creation.
  
  Members of the SIFMA benefit from conferences and events that address the issues that are important to those in the securities industry, conference calls that discuss the latest developments in the industry, a suite of newsletters that keep members up to date on the activities of the organization and news in the industry, and continuing education opportunities through the Security Industry Institute.
  
  The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association also gives its members the opportunity to join societies in the organization. These societies allow members to network with one another, attend educational seminars and share information about the securities industry. The organization's societies include the compliance and legal society, the internal auditors society and the financial management society.
  
  Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
  
  120 Bdwy. 35th Fl.
  
  New York, NY 10271
  
  212-313-1200
  
  1101 New York Ave. N.W. 8th Fl.
  
  Washington, DC 20005
  
  202-962-7300
  
  sifma.org
  
  

Security Industry Association

• The Security Industry Association, also known as the SIA, works to advance the securities industry through education, research and lobbying efforts. The organization sponsors training programs designed to help members of the industry advance in their careers. In the area of research, SIA has a research department that is responsible for developing reports that keep the organization's members informed about the latest market trends. In addition, the association also organizes an annual government summit that gives the organization access to policy makers and politicians.
  
  The Security Industry Association has membership benefits that include access to publications such as newsletters and daily news updates, networking opportunities, Internet seminars and training materials.
  
  Security Industry Association
  
  635 Slaters Ln. Ste. 110
  
  Alexandria, VA 22314
  
  866-817-8888
  
  siaonline.org
  
  

International Organization of Securities Commissions

• The International Organization of Securities Commissions, also known as IOSCO, is interested in strengthening the global securities market. The organization works to develop international standards and promote oversight and regulation that will improve the industry. IOSCO organizes events for professionals in the securities industry including conferences, training programs and seminars.
  
  International Organization of Securities Commissions
  
  C/Oquendo 12
  
  28006 Madrid
  
  SPAIN
  
  011-34-91-417-5549
  
  iosco.org