Mexico Securities, Investments and Insurance Regulations

 

The Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) is a private institution that operates under a concession granted by the Ministry of Finance (SHCP), observing the Mexican Securities Law.  Given the world tendencies and legislation changes, the BMV has already started its demutualization process, but up to this date its shareholders are authorized brokerage firms, which own one share each. The Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) facilitates securities transaction process as well as the market development, fostering its expansion and competitiveness.

 

The Bolsa Mexicana de Valores –BMV is Mexico's only stock exchange. The Bolsa Mexicana de Valores –BMV is the second largest Stock Exchange in Latin America. São Paulo Stock Exchange i.e. Bolsa de Valores de São Paulo is located in Brazil. It is the largest stock exchange in Latin America and the eighth largest stock exchange in the world.Get More Details: English and Spanish Versions

IPC – Índice de Precios y Cotizaciones
The BMV calculates 13 indices of stock prices. Each index can be used as an underlying value for derivative products listed on specialized markets. The main benchmark stock index is called the IPC, which stands for Índice de Precios y Cotizaciones, and is the broadest indicator of the BMV's overall performance. It is made up of a balanced weighted selection of shares that are representative of all the shares listed on the exchange from various sectors across the economy, and is revised twice a year.

 

Mexico Securities Market
Banco de México is the central Bank of Mexico. Banco de Mexico carries out operations in the securities market with the objective of regulating the liquidity in the financial system. It also undertakes primary auctions of securities for the government and other public sector entities and issues regulation for several financial intermediary operations.

Comision Nacional de Seguros y Fianzas (CNSF) translates to National Commission For Insurance And Surety.  It is the sole regulator of insurance in Mexico.

Insurance Companies Operating In Mexico

Considering Becoming An Agent In Mexico…Know the rules
In order to exercise the activity of insurance and surety intermediaries, the authorization of the Insurance and Surety National Commission (CNSF) is required.  Get details here

Insurance Industry Organizations

 

Asociacion Mexicana de Institutiones de Seguros (AMIS)
It is a body comprising of the insurance and reinsurance companies as its members. Its Web site and publications are a good source for industry statistics.