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Securities Act of 1933
Definition 1.
First law designed to regulate securities markets, requiring registration of securities and disclosure.
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Definition 2.
First Congressional law regulating the securities industry. Required registration and disclosure and included measures to discourage fraud and deception.
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Definition 3.
A federal piece of legislation enacted as a result of the market crash of 1929. The legislation had two main goals: (1) to ensure more transparency in financial statements so investors can make informed decisions about investments, and (2) to establish laws against misrepresentation and fraudulent activities in the securities markets.
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