Securities And Exchange Commission (Noun)
Meaning
An independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Securities and Exchange Commission investigates cases of insider trading and other financial crimes to maintain fair market practices.
- As a publicly traded company, we must comply with the regulations set forth by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- The Securities and Exchange Commission requires all brokerage firms to register with them before conducting business.
- A key responsibility of the Securities and Exchange Commission is to review and approve the financial statements of publicly traded companies.
- Individuals accused of securities fraud are typically prosecuted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in a federal court.