Exchange Act
/ˈɛksʧeɪnʤ ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal statute regulating securities transactions on the secondary market to protect investors and maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets.
The Exchange Act requires public companies to disclose financial and other significant information.
Forms
- exchange act
- exchange acts
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Commentary
The Exchange Act primarily refers to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; it governs securities trading post-initial issuance and complements the Securities Act of 1933.
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