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In a nutshell, they are a federal government body that is in charge of regulating the stock markets, as well as ensuring publicly traded companies are abiding by the rules and regulations set forth by Congress. Their main role is to protect investors from illegal activities such as fraud as well as ensure the stock markets are fair, efficient, and orderly.

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