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SIFMA is the voice of the nation’s securities industry, bringing together the shared interests of hundreds of broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers. We advocate for effective and resilient capital markets.

SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry’s one million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development.

SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA).

SIFMA: Invested in America

SIFMA exists to advocate that America’s capital markets operate effectively and efficiently, to the benefit of all market participants.

SIFMA’s broker-dealer members comprise nearly 90% of U.S. market share by revenues and 80% of financial advisors managing $13 trillion of client assets. Our asset management members manage more than 50% of global assets under management (AUM).

SIFMA is a 501(c)(6) organization. Together, we are invested in America.

More About SIFMA

  • Why Markets Matter

    Our Markets

    Capital markets fund more than 70% of economic activity in the United States. Find out how their depth, liquidity and efficiency drives economies, opportunities and the American success story.

  • Annual Report

    2025 Capital Markets Outlook

    SIFMA convenes hundreds of broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers to advocate for efficient and resilient capital markets. This report contains our insights into the markets, the industry’s viewpoints on critical policy issues, and several helpful resources, all guided with one thing at top of mind – our clients.

  • The Intersection of Public Policy and Finance

    Annual Meeting

    Each fall, SIFMA’s Annual Meeting gathers senior industry executives from our member firms with policymakers and regulators for candid conversations on the future of our capital markets.

  • Explore

    Our History

    SIFMA's origins go back to 1912 with the founding of the Investment Bankers Association of America (IBA). Today, after the merger of multiple organizations in our 100+ year history, SIFMA represents the broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers who provide access to the capital markets.