Securities and Exchange Commission
/ˈsɛkjʊrɪtiz ænd ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ kəˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal agency tasked with enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry, stock and options exchanges, and other related activities and organizations.
The Securities and Exchange Commission investigates allegations of insider trading.
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- securities and exchange commission
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as SEC; reference to it should include its regulatory and enforcement authority over securities markets.
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