# 17 CFR § 200.15: Office of International Affairs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.15

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 CFR § 200.15
- **Heading:** Office of International Affairs
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 17—Commodity and Securities Exchanges > CHAPTER II—SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION > PART 200—ORGANIZATION › CONDUCT AND ETHICS › AND INFORMATION AND REQUESTS > Subpart A—Organization and Program Management

## Text

(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]

## Nearby sections

- [17 CFR § 200.1 § 200.1 General statement and statutory authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.1.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.2 § 200.2 Statutory functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.2.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.10 § 200.10 The Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.10.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.11 § 200.11 Headquarters Office—Regional Office relationships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.11.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.12 § 200.12 Functional responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.12.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.13 § 200.13 Chief Operating Officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.13.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.13a § 200.13a The Secretary of the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.13a.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.13b § 200.13b Director of the Office of Public Affairs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.13b.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.14 § 200.14 Office of Administrative Law Judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.14.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.15 § 200.15 Office of International Affairs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.15.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.16a § 200.16a Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.16a.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.18 § 200.18 Director of Division of Corporation Finance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.18.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.19a § 200.19a Director of the Division of Trading and Markets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.19a.md)
- [17 CFR § 200.19b § 200.19b Director of the Division of Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-200.19b.md)

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