US Financial and Regulatory Agencies

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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A federal agency established in 1914 to investigate and stop unfair business practices.

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Federal agency that regulates the stock market and enforces laws regarding stock trades.

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National Credit Union Association (NCUA)

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The federal agency that regulates credit unions and administers the insurance fund that insures member credit unions' deposits. Depositors' accounts with member credit unions are insured up to $250,000.

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

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An agency created in 1933 to insure individuals' bank accounts, protecting people against losses due to bank failures.

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Federal Reserve

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The country's central banking system, which is responsible for the nation's monetary policy by regulating the supply of money and interest rates.

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US Mint

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Makes US Coins.

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US Bureau of Printing and Engraving

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Makes US paper money.

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US Treasury

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Executive agency responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring financial security of the United States.

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NASDAQ

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Smaller stock exchange of mostly tech companies.

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NYSE

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A stock exchange where the equity shares of public companies are bought and sold. The NYSE uses an auction-based system in which brokers auction shares of stock for the highest price they can get, either on a physical trading floor or an electronic system.