FAQ & Important Information

Established in 1996, The Financial Regulator of Globally Issued Bonds (FRGIB) was founded with the vision of bringing greater transparency, stability, and integrity to the global bonds market. Our mission is to safeguard the interests of investors, ensure fair and efficient markets, and promote prudent conduct within the financial industry.

Our dedicated team is composed of seasoned financial experts, regulatory specialists, economists, analysts, and technologists who share a common goal - to promote a stable and thriving global financial market.

Our headquarters are nestled in the vibrant city-state of Singapore, where we have been shaping the global financial landscape since our inception almost three decades ago.

Our core functions include setting regulatory standards, conducting surveillance of the markets, ensuring compliance, and taking enforcement actions where necessary. We also verify the issuance of global bonds to ensure accuracy, authenticity, and adherence to the set rules and standards.

In performing our duties, we adhere to the principles of transparency, integrity, and public accountability. We understand the vital role we play in safeguarding investor trust and confidence in the financial system. As a result, we continuously work with financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and governments worldwide to coordinate our efforts, share knowledge and best practices, and ensure a resilient global financial ecosystem.

The Financial Regulator of Globally Issued Bonds helps protect investor interests by maintaining and enforcing high standards of integrity and transparency in the global bonds market.

We regularly monitor the market for signs of fraudulent activities and take swift action against misconduct.

At FRGIB, we understand that our regulatory role contributes significantly to the broader stability of the global financial system.

We establish and enforce rules and standards for the issuance and trading of global bonds. By monitoring the market and ensuring adherence to these rules, we can minimize the risk of market disruptions, financial crises, and systemic risks.

Additionally, our proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential risks contributes to enhancing market resilience and, by extension, overall financial stability.

The Financial Regulator of Globally Issued Bonds (FRGIB) regulates all types of global bonds, including government bonds, corporate bonds, and supranational bonds.

We ensure that all these bonds adhere to the proper rules and standards for issuance and trading.

Our responsibility is to ensure that all these bonds are issued and traded in accordance with the applicable rules and standards, thereby maintaining an orderly, transparent, and fair global bond market.

Cooperation and coordination with other regulatory authorities form a crucial part of our operations at The Financial Regulator of Globally Issued Bonds. Given the interconnected nature of today's global financial system, we frequently share information, coordinate our regulatory efforts, and collaborate on best practices with other financial regulators worldwide.

This joint approach allows us to effectively address cross-border financial issues, enhance global regulatory standards, and foster a stable and secure global financial ecosystem.

During periods of market volatility, The Financial Regulator of Globally Issued Bonds's regulatory approach remains consistent and robust. We continue to monitor the market closely, enforcing our regulations and taking necessary actions to maintain stability and protect investor interests. Such actions could range from issuing market advisories to implementing short-term regulatory measures to curb excessive market volatility.

Our primary goal remains the same - to safeguard the transparency, fairness, and integrity of the global bond markets, regardless of market conditions.

No. The Financial Regulator of Globally Issued Bonds team are unable to advise on any current, past or future investment opportunities.

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