Investment Adviser Act

/ˌɪnvɛstmənt ædˈvaɪzər ækt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A U.S. federal law regulating investment advisers to protect investors and ensure transparency.
    The Investment Adviser Act requires advisers to register with the SEC and adhere to fiduciary duties.

Forms

  • investment adviser act
  • investment adviser acts

Commentary

Commonly cited as the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; key for legal and compliance frameworks in financial services.

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