Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Financial definition
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Concise definition of the term Securities and Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is an independent federal government agency responsible for regulating the securities industry and stock exchanges in the U.S. as well as the protection of investors.
Comprehensive definition of the term Securities and Exchange Commission
The SEC was created by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.