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Securities and Exchange Commission - Securities Laws, Sec Enforcement Authority, Further Readings

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the federal agency primarily responsible for administering and enforcing federal SECURITIES laws. The SEC strives to protect investors by ensuring that the securities markets are honest and fair. When necessary, the SEC enforces securities laws through a variety of means, including fines, referral for criminal prosecution, revocation or suspension of licenses, and injunctions.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the commission itself is comprised of five members appointed by the president; one position expires each year. No more than three members may be from one political party. With more than 900 employees, the agency has five regional and six district offices throughout the country and enjoys a generally favorable reputation.

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Administrative Law and Procedure; Bonds; Mergers and Acquisitions; Securities.

Securities and Exchange Commission - Securities Laws

Securities and Exchange Commission - Sec Enforcement Authority

Securities and Exchange Commission - Further Readings

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