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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Explained

Role of the SEC in Enforcing Securities Laws

Written by Jason Gordon

Updated at September 25th, 2021

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What is the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?Discussion QuestionPractice QuestionAcademic Research

What is the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a semi-independent, administrative agency created in 1934 (as part of the 34 Act) to regulate the sale or exchange of securities. The commissioners are appointed by the President under the advisement of Congress. The SEC is divided into five main divisions regulating: Corporation Finance, Trading and Markets, Investment Management, Enforcement, and Economic and Risk Analysis. The SEC has quasi-legislative and quasi-executive powers. The SEC develops the regulations to carry out the statutory laws passed by Congress. It has the ability to issue cease and desist orders, issue fines, and bring civil actions against issuers of securities who violate the law.

Note: Criminal actions for violation of securities laws are referred to the US Attorneys Office for prosecution.

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Understanding Securities Law

  • Securities Law (Intro)
  • What are Securities Laws?
  • What is a Security?
  • What qualifies as an Investment contract?
  • What are the primary federal securities laws?
  • What are the regulatory goals of security laws?
  • What is the Securities and Exchange Commission?
  • What is an Initial Public Offering?
  • What is a Direct Public Offering?
  • What is Crowdfunding?

Discussion Question

Why do you think securities law requires a dedicated administrative agency? How do you feel about an independent agency making securities regulations with the force and effect of law?

Practice Question

What is the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the regulation of securities?

Academic Research



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