As an integrated and independent supervisory authority, the FMA supervises the financial market participants in the Liechtenstein financial sector. With its supervisory activities, the FMA ensures the stability of financial institutions and the financial market as well as the protection of clients. In the event of violations of supervisory regulations, the FMA takes the necessary measures in the interest of client protection and the reputation of the financial center.

The supervisory areas include banks, insurance companies and pension funds, asset management and markets, as well as money laundering prevention and other financial intermediaries.

Other tasks of the FMA Liechtenstein include safeguarding financial stability, macroprudential supervision, enforcement and sanctions.