Securities Act of 1933
/ˈsɛkjʊrɪtiz ækt əv 1933/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal U.S. law enacted in 1933 to regulate the offer and sale of securities to protect investors by requiring disclosure and prohibiting fraud.
The Securities Act of 1933 requires companies to file a registration statement before selling securities to the public.
Forms
- securities act of 1933
- securities acts of 1933
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Commentary
Often called the 'truth in securities' law, it primarily focuses on primary market issuance and full disclosure.
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