### Question
How does the law define foreign securities authority?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 78c*, **foreign securities authority** is defined as:

> any foreign government, or any governmental body or regulatory organization empowered by a foreign government to administer or enforce its laws as they relate to securities matters

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

