Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores

La Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores (SMV) is Peru's securities market regulator, responsible for overseeing the Lima Stock Exchange (BVL), public offerings, mutual funds, corporate governance standards, and financial disclosure requirements. Headquartered in the Miraflores district of Lima, the SMV ensures transparency and investor protection in Peru's capital markets. Legal professionals at the SMV draft regulations, conduct enforcement proceedings, review prospectuses, and oversee compliance with Peru's Ley del Mercado de Valores. The agency plays a central role in fostering capital market development and maintaining investor confidence in the Peruvian financial system.