[1] According to Thomson Reuters HCMC is the competent authority for supervising securities laws in Greece, including tender offers.

[2] The commission is responsible for monitoring compliance with the provisions of capital market law, and is funded by fees paid by the supervised entities.

The HCMC also oversees companies listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, ensuring compliance with capital market legislation.

[3] Because of problems caused by the financial crisis that blew up in mid 2010, the commission banned short selling of shares listed in the Athens Exchange effective 28 April 2010, to remain in force until 28 June 2010.

3016 of 2002 regulating corporate governance went into force on 20 June 2003, and allows the HCMC to impose sanctions for non-compliance, but the law has been criticized for lacking detail.