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Securities Act of 1933 › Policy Violations

The Securities Act of 1933 is a United States federal statute enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. The Act has two primary purposes: 1) to give investors better... more +
The Securities Act of 1933 is a United States federal statute enacted in response to the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression. The Act has two primary purposes: 1) to give investors better access to material information prior to investing 2) ensure that transactions are not based on fraud. In order to effectuate its dual goals, the Act requires that any offer or sale of securities is registered with the SEC. less -
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Industry Concerns Prompt SEC To Modify MCDC Initiative

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In response to concerns raised by industry participants, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made some modifications to its Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation Initiative (MCDC Initiative). The SEC...more

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Court of Appeals Upholds Dismissal of Case Alleging Disclosure Violations by Leveraged ETFs

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the dismissal by a lower court of investors’ claims that certain ETF prospectuses failed to adequately disclose the risk of significant losses over an extended period of...more

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