Do you mean the past or present purpose of the SEC?
From the SEC's web site (sec.gov): 'The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation"
A securities commision is responsibile for regulating financial securities products in a particular country. Though the responsibilities vary in different countries, they generally set and enforce the stock exchange and financial intermediaries rules.
The SEC has three major responsibilities: ensuring the provision of full and fair disclosure of all material facts concerning securities offered for public investment, pursuing litigation for fraud when detected
enforcing laws regarding stocks and bonds
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The Securities and Exchange Commission regulates businesses and their stocks. The Securities and Exchange Commission works to ensure that investors can rely on the information about stocks presented by businesses.
The S.E.C. or the Securities And Exchange Commission
In India it is SEBI - Securities and Exchanges Board of India In USA it is SEC - Securities Exchange Commission
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Securities_and_Exchange_Commission A. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) government corporation B. Amtrak government contractor C.Lockheed Martin government agency
Sometimes primary and sometimes secondary.
The Securities and Exchange Commission regulates businesses and their stocks. The Securities and Exchange Commission works to ensure that investors can rely on the information about stocks presented by businesses.
Securities and Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission :) is the answer :P
Ordinary investors benefited most from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The function of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the country of Nigeria is to oversee the transactions of stocks. The commission has broad powers to uphold the integrity of the exchange.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
the securities and exchange commission of Pakistan was set up in pursuance of the securities and exchange commission of Pakistan act 1997.
The Securities and Exchange Commission receives its authority from the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is made up of five Commissioners who are appointed by the President with approval from the Senate.
Vision of security Exchange commission
The goal of the U.S. Securities and Exchange commission is to protect investors. They strive to maintain a fair and efficient market.
The S.E.C. or the Securities And Exchange Commission