A group that coordinates surveillance and investigations among NASD and other U.S. and foreign exchanges trading in securities, options, and futures and foreign securities. ICSD seeks to foster mutual understanding among members, and to promote stable and efficient securities markets. A board of chief executives of institutional investors around the world. IMAB informs and advises NASD about developments in major international markets. The U.S. trade association for the mutual fund industry.
Investment companies create and maintain mutual funds and investment trusts.
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