Government & Regulatory Entities - World Bank

The World Bank --- The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development. The World Bank Group comprises five institutions managed by their member countries.

International Finance Corporation --- IFC coordinates its activities with the other institutions of the World Bank Group but is legally and financially independent.

US Securities and Exchange Commission --- The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.

SEC EDGAR Database --- The SEC’s EDGAR (Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval) database provides free public access to corporate information.

SEC Investor.gov --- The system allows you to research a company’s activities, registration statements, prospectuses, and periodic reports, which include financial statements. EDGAR also provides access to correspondence about corporate filings reviewed by the SEC staff since August 1, 2004.

US Patent and Trademark Office --- The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the Federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.

U.S. Department Of Commerce --- The U.S. Department of Commerce promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable development and improved standards of living for all Americans by working in partnership with businesses, universities, communities and our nation’s workers.