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Jan 23, 2025 · The federal securities laws empower the Securities and Exchange Commission with broad authority over all aspects of the securities industry. The SEC’s mission is to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation.

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At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we work together to make a positive impact on the U.S. economy, our capital markets, and people’s lives. Since our founding in 1934 at the height of the Great Depression, we have stayed true to our mission of protecting investors, maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and ...

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Feb 4, 2025 · The SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting via videoconference to discuss matters relating to rules and regulations affecting small and emerging businesses and their investors under the federal securities laws.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has five Commissioners who are appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the Senate. Terms last five years and are staggered so that one Commissioner's term ends on June 5 of each year.

Aug 14, 2024 · See an index of various SEC proposed and final rules as well as other Commission releases and notices related to our regulatory obligations under the federal securities laws.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that President Donald J. Trump has designated Mark T. Uyeda as Acting Chairman of the agency. “I am honored to serve in this capacity after serving as a Commissioner since 2022, and a member of the staff since 2006,” Acting Chairman Uyeda said.

Jan 16, 2025 · This listing includes periodic SEC reports and publications. See also FOIA Frequently Requested Documents and SEC Data Resources for periodic data reports and updates. For occasional reports on current trends and issues facing the securities industry, choose “Special Studies” from the “Category” field below.