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Banking Organizations
American Banker's Association
From delivering the latest industry news to developing mission-critical training offerings, we support America's banks as they perform their vital role in energizing the economy and helping communities thrive.
Bankrate.com
Bankrate was founded in 1976 as Bank Rate Monitor, a print publisher for the banking industry. Our experience has fueled our reputation as the premier financial authority. When you visit Bankrate.com, the reviews, guides, and educational content have been developed by leading personal finance experts.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system. The FDIC insures deposits; examines and supervises financial institutions for safety, soundness, and consumer protection; makes large and complex financial institutions resolvable; and manages receiverships.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, promotes international financial stability and monetary cooperation. It also facilitates international trade, promotes employment and sustainable economic growth, and helps to reduce global poverty. The IMF is governed by and accountable to its 190 member countries.
National Credit Union Administration
Created by the U.S. Congress in 1970, the National Credit Union Administration is an independent federal agency that insures deposits at federally insured credit unions, protects the members who own credit unions, and charters and regulates federal credit unions.
THE WORLD BANK
The World Bank wants to empower young people and together contribute to its twin goals: ending poverty and investing in opportunity.
Personal Finance Organizations
CFP Board | Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) is a non-profit organization that serves the public by fostering professional standards in personal financial planning. We set and enforce the requirements for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification — to create competent and ethical financial planners who are committed to putting their clients' best interests first.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a 21st century agency that helps consumer finance markets work by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules, and by empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives.
FINRA FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Every investor in America relies on one thing: fair financial markets. To protect investors and ensure the market’s integrity, FINRA is a government-authorized not-for-profit organization that oversees U.S. broker-dealers. We work every day to ensure that everyone can participate in the market with confidence.
The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors | NAPFA
For over 36 years NAPFA has been the standard bearer for fee-only, fiduciary financial advisors advocating for high professional and ethical standards. Working in a strict fee-only, fiduciary capacity, NAPFA-affiliated financial planners are committed to maintaining the highest level of competency with a client-centered focus that means aligning solely with their client’s interests.
The National Endowment for Financial Education | NEFE
The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) champions effective financial education. We are the independent, centralizing voice providing leadership, research and collaboration to advance financial well-being.
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling | NFCC
Since 1951, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®) has helped millions of people lead a more financially fit life. As the largest and longest-serving nonprofit financial counseling organization in the U.S., our mission is to help all Americans gain control over their finances.
Corporate Finance Organizations
Corporate Finance Institute
The Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) is a professional association and member-based network for finance professionals around the world. A non-profit corporation, the society was initially founded the Corporate Finance Institute® and now is run by the members of the organization. A leadership voice in corporate finance, the GCFS is dedicated to educating and advocating for corporate finance professionals internationally, developing and maintaining the highest professional and ethical industry standards, and supporting members with expert advice on best professional practices. Core professionals are those individuals involved in performing financial analysis, research, business valuation and financial modeling. Global Corporate Finance Society was established to instill confidence in financial analysts, its members, and engage with industry leaders to advance ethics and professional standards of practice.