U.s. Securities And Exchange Commission

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing securities laws and regulating the securities industry, the nation's stock and options exchanges, and other related activities and organizations. Established in 1934 in response to the stock market crash of 1929, the SEC aims to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The SEC makes money through registration fees, transaction fees, and fines imposed on violators of securities laws. Key historical moments include the introduction of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002, which enhanced corporate responsibility and financial disclosures.

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