fjárfestingarreglugerðir

Fjárfestingarreglugerðir refer to the legal and regulatory frameworks governing investments in Iceland. These regulations aim to ensure fair and transparent investment practices, protect investors, and maintain the stability of the financial markets. Key legislation includes the Act on Investment Firms, the Act on Securities, and regulations issued by the Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA).

These rules cover a wide range of investment activities, including the issuance, trading, and management of securities, as well as the operations of investment firms, such as brokers, portfolio managers, and fund managers. They often incorporate principles from European Union directives, reflecting Iceland's commitment to harmonized financial market regulations within the European Economic Area.

Investor protection is a central theme, with regulations mandating disclosure requirements, rules on market abuse like insider trading and market manipulation, and provisions for client asset segregation. Investment firms are subject to capital requirements, organizational rules, and conduct of business obligations to ensure they operate soundly and ethically.

The FSA plays a crucial role in supervising and enforcing these regulations. It grants licenses to investment firms, monitors their activities, investigates potential breaches, and can impose sanctions if necessary. The goal is to foster confidence in the Icelandic financial system and encourage both domestic and foreign investment by providing a clear and secure regulatory environment.