The Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) is an autonomous body established by the Securities Act of 2012. Its primary mission is to protect investors, maintain fair, efficient, and transparent markets, and reduce systemic risk. The TTSEC is responsible for the registration, supervision, and regulation of all market participants, including brokers, investment advisers, and public companies, ensuring compliance with securities laws and promoting investor confidence in the nation's capital market.