Securities Exchange Act of 1934

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004442",
  "term": "Securities Exchange Act of 1934",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A landmark federal statute that governs the secondary trading of securities, establishing rules for exchanges, brokers, and dealers. It created the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enforce its provisions and regulate the securities markets. This Act mandates disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies and prohibits manipulative and deceptive practices.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/securities-exchange-act-of-1934/"
}