Securities Act
/ˈsɛkjʊrɪtiz ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal statute regulating the offer and sale of securities to protect investors from fraud.
The Securities Act requires companies to provide full disclosure before issuing stock to the public.
Forms
- securities act
- securities acts
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Commentary
Commonly refers specifically to the Securities Act of 1933, foundational in US securities regulation emphasizing registration and disclosure.
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