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| 1. | Introduction |
| 2. | Implementation |
| 3. | Structure of the Document |
| 4. | Objectives of Securities Regulation |
| | 4.1 Objectives of Securities Regulation |
| | 4.2 Discussion of the Objectives |
| | 4.2.1 The Protection of Investors |
| | 4.2.2 Ensuring that Markets are Fair, Efficient, and Transparent |
| | 4.2.3 The Reduction of Systemic Risk |
| 5. | The Regulatory Environment |
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| 6. | The Regulator |
| | 6.1 Principles Relating to the Regulator |
| | 6.2 Clear Responsibility |
| | 6.3 Independence and Accountability |
| | 6.4 Adequate Powers and Proper Resources |
| | 6.5 Clear and Consistent Regulatory Processes |
| | 6.6 The Conduct of Staff |
| 7. | Self-Regulation |
| | 7.1 Principles for Self-Regulation |
| | 7.2 The Role of SROs |
| | 7.3 Authorization and Oversight |
| 8. | Enforcement of Securities Regulation |
| | 8.1 Principles for the Enforcement of Securities Regulation |
| | 8.2 Inspection and Compliance Programs |
| | 8.3 Comprehensive Enforcement Powers |
| | 8.4 International Enforcement |
| | 8.5 Money Laundering |
| 9. | Cooperation in Regulation |
| | 9.1 Principles for Cooperation in Regulation |
| | 9.2 The Need for Domestic Cooperation |
| | 9.3 The Need for International Cooperation |
| | 9.4 The Scope of Cooperation |
| | 9.5 Cooperation on Financial Conglomerates |
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| 10. | Issuers |
| | 10.1 Principles for Issuers |
| | 10.2 The Scope of this Section and the Need to Regulate Issuers |
| | 10.3 Timely Disclosure of Information |
| | 10.4 When Disclosure is Required |
| | 10.5 Information About Corporate Control |
| | 10.6 Accounting and Auditing Standards |
| 11. | Collective Investment Schemes |
| | 11.1 Principles for Collective Investment Schemes |
| | 11.2 Scope of this Section |
| | 11.3 Eligibility to Act as an Operator |
| | 11.4 Supervision of Conduct, Conflicts of Interest and Delegation |
| | 11.5 Legal Form and Structure |
| | 11.6 Disclosure to be Made to Investors |
| | 11.7 Client Asset Protection |
| | 11.8 Asset Valuation and Pricing |
| | 11.9 Redemption of Interest in a Scheme |
| | 11.10 International Regulatory Cooperation |
| 12. | Market Intermediaries |