The goal of financial regulation is to ensure that the financial system operates in a fair, transparent, and stable manner, and to protect investors, consumers, and the broader economy from financial crises and other risks. Some common areas of financial regulation include:

• Disclosure requirements: Financial institutions must disclose certain information about their products and services to potential investors.
• Anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations: These regulations are aimed at preventing money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Capital requirements: Banks and other financial institutions must maintain a certain amount of capital (money) to support their activities and protect against losses.
• Consumer protection: Regulations protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices by financial institutions.