[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 17, Volume 2]
[Revised as of April 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 17CFR200.15]

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              TITLE 17--COMMODITY AND SECURITIES EXCHANGES
 
             CHAPTER II--SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
PART 200--ORGANIZATION; CONDUCT AND ETHICS; AND INFORMATION AND REQUESTS--Table of Contents
 
             Subpart A--Organization and Program Management
 
Sec. 200.15  Office of International Affairs.

    (a) The Office of International Affairs (``OIA'') is responsible for 
the negotiation and implementation of the Commission's bilateral and 
multilateral agreements and understandings with foreign financial 
regulatory authorities. OIA coordinates and participates in activities 
relating to the Commission's international cooperation programs and 
develops initiatives to enhance the Commission's ability to enforce the 
federal securities laws in matters with international elements.
    (b) OIA assists in and facilitates the efforts of the Commission's 
other divisions and offices in responding to international issues and in 
developing legislative, rulemaking and other initiatives relating to 
international securities markets. OIA facilitates the development of 
and, where appropriate, provides advice and presents Commission 
positions relating to international initiatives of other U.S. Government 
departments and agencies affecting regulation of securities markets. OIA 
plans, coordinates and participates in Commission meetings with foreign 
financial regulatory authorities.

[58 FR 52418, Oct. 8, 1993]