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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

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