The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the chief regulatory authority in the United States tasked with enforcing federal securities laws and overseeing the nation’s financial markets. It plays a critical role in regulating the securities industry—including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other investment instruments—to ensure transparency, accountability, and investor protection. The SEC’s core mission centers on safeguarding the interests of investors, promoting fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and supporting the formation and growth of capital. Through rigorous enforcement, disclosure requirements, and market surveillance, the SEC helps uphold public trust in the U.S. financial system.
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