Securities Exemption
/ˈsɛkjʊərɪtiz ɪgˈzɛmpʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A provision excusing certain securities transactions from registration or regulation under securities laws.
The private placement qualified as a securities exemption, avoiding costly registration requirements.
Forms
- securities exemption
- securities exemptions
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Commentary
Securities exemptions serve to streamline regulation by excluding low-risk or specific transaction types from registration; drafters should specify the applicable statutory provision to ensure clarity.
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