Sec Enforcement
/ˌɛs iː siː ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The actions and processes by which the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission implements and enforces securities laws and regulations to protect investors and maintain market integrity.
The SEC enforcement division initiated an investigation into insider trading allegations.
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- sec enforcement
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Commentary
This term specifically refers to enforcement activities by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is not interchangeable with general enforcement terms.
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