United States government
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Protects investors and polices securities markets.
What this authority does
Requires public-company disclosure through EDGAR, brings civil enforcement for fraud and insider dealing, and regulates exchanges, brokers and investment advisers.
Services for the public
- EDGAR filings search
- Whistleblower programme
- Investor complaints
- Registration
Before you contact this authority
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