Registration of Securities
/ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən əv sɪˈkjʊərɪtiz/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which securities are filed with and approved by regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with disclosure and other statutory requirements before public offering or sale.
The registration of securities is mandatory to protect investors through transparent disclosure.
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- registration of securities
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Commentary
Registration of securities involves strict regulatory compliance to safeguard market integrity; drafters should note jurisdiction-specific disclosure obligations.
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