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Securities and Exchange Commission

Markets

US agency overseeing securities markets in the United States, the government agency responsible for overseeing and regulating securities exchanges, brokers, dealers, advisers, and mutual funds. It promotes the disclosure of market-related information, fair dealing, and protection against fraud, and undertakes enforcement activities.

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Definitions of ’Securities and Exchange Commission’ and meaning of ’Securities and Exchange Commission’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’Securities and Exchange Commission’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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