Securities and Exchange Commission
/What is the Securities and Exchange Commission?
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a United States government agency that regulates the securities markets. The intent behind the SEC is to protect the investing public by promoting the full disclosure of financial information and by investigating cases of financial fraud . The SEC regulates all stock exchanges operating within the United States. The SEC also specifies the reporting requirements of all publicly-held entities within the country. It mandates that all public entities submit quarterly and annual financial reports, which are then made available to the public on its website.
The SEC was authorized by Congress in 1934.
