Regulatory Agencies

Definition

These are public authorities or government agencies responsible for exercising autonomous authority over some area of human activity in a regulatory or supervisory capacity.

Related terms

Federal Reserve System: The central bank of the United States, which regulates the U.S. monetary and financial system.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): An agency of the United States federal government whose mission is to protect human and environmental health.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): A U.S. government oversight agency responsible for regulating the securities markets and protecting investors.