| Securities & Exchange Commission - SEC |
A government commission created by Congress to regulate the securities markets and protect investors. In addition to regulation and protection, it also monitors the corporate takeovers in the United States. The SEC is composed of five commissioners appointed by the President of the United States and approved by the Senate. The statutes administered by the SEC are designed to promote full public disclosure and protect the investing public against fraudulent and manipulative practices in the securities markets. Generally, most issues of securities offered in interstate commerce, through the mail, or on the Internet, must be registered with the SEC.
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One example of an activity that falls within the SEC's domain: if someone purchases more than 5% of a company's equity, they must report to the SEC within 10 days of the purchase because of the takeover threats it may cause.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission Defined - They're there to protect you, learn more on what they do! |
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