about us

About Us

The Financial Markets Authority of the West African Monetary Union (AMF-UMOA) is the regional public authority responsible for overseeing the integrity, transparency, and proper functioning of the regional financial market. We are committed to protecting investors, promoting market confidence, and supporting sustainable financial development across the Union.

Strengthening Regional Financial Confidence.


 

Supporting fair, transparent, and efficient capital market operations across the West African Monetary Union.

 

Enhancing investor protection and regulatory oversight to foster long-term financial stability and market confidence.

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Advancing Trust and Stability in Regional Financial Markets

  • Our Mission
  • Our Vision

To safeguard the integrity, transparency, and efficient functioning of the regional financial market through strong regulatory oversight, investor protection, and the enforcement of sound market practices. We work to strengthen confidence among market participants while supporting a fair and secure financial environment across the West African Monetary Union.

To shape a resilient, innovative, and internationally respected regional capital market that contributes to sustainable economic development and responsible investment. Our vision is to foster long-term market confidence, broader financial inclusion, and stronger regional financial cooperation for future growth.

Financial Market Guidance

Supporting transparency, investor awareness, and access to essential regulatory information across the regional capital market.

AMF-UMOA oversees authorized market participants operating within the regional financial market, including institutions and entities subject to applicable financial market regulations.
We promote investor protection through regulatory supervision, transparency standards, market oversight, and measures designed to support fair and orderly market conduct.
Official regulatory publications, investor information, market notices, and relevant announcements are made available through the Authority’s public communication channels.

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