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Alternative Net Capital (ANC) Rules
Allows certain large broker-dealers to use internal models to calculate net capital requirements for market and credit risk instead of standard methods.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Passed in response to financial scandals, this Act enhances corporate responsibility and financial disclosures and combats corporate and accounting fraud.
Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998 (SLUSA)
Preempts state private securities class action lawsuits alleging fraud and permits them to be filed only under federal securities law.
Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg FD)
Aims to promote full and fair disclosure of information by publicly traded companies to all market participants.
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
A comprehensive reform of financial regulation aimed at reducing systemic risk and protecting consumers.
National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996 (NSMIA)
Aims to promote efficiency and reduce redundancies in the securities markets by providing a more uniform, consistent, and coordinated regulatory environment.
Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Regulates investment advisers and requires them to register with the SEC, setting forth rules regarding fiduciary duties and disclosures.
Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
Enacted to encourage the funding of small businesses by easing various securities regulations.
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This Act imposes several significant substantive changes affecting the rights of investors to bring class-action lawsuits under federal securities laws.
Insider Trading Sanctions Act of 1984
Provides for the imposition of civil penalties for individuals who engage in insider trading, in addition to any criminal fines.
Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970 (SIPA)
Establishes the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) to provide limited customer protection if a brokerage firm becomes insolvent.
Commodity Exchange Act
Regulates commodity futures and option markets in the United States, aiming to protect market participants against manipulation, abusive trade practices, and fraud.
Fair Credit Reporting Act
A federal law ensuring the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer information contained in the files of credit reporting agencies.
Williams Act
Focuses on the regulation of cash tender offers and requires full disclosure and fair procedures in corporate acquisition processes.
Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006
Empowers the SEC to regulate credit rating agencies that rate structured finance products and provide nationally recognized statistical ratings.
Securities Act of 1933
The Act regulates the offer and sale of securities in the US, requiring registration and disclosure to protect investors.
Regulation A (Reg A)
An exemption from registration requirements for small offerings, allowing companies to offer and sell up to
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA)
Enhances the powers of the FDIC and aims to strengthen the banking system by enforcing stricter capital requirements and providing more public disclosures.
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
This Act established the SEC, governs secondary trading, and requires periodic financial reporting by publicly traded companies.
Regulation D (Reg D)
Provides a series of exemptions to allow companies to raise capital without going through the process of registering securities with the SEC.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Makes it illegal for U.S. persons and entities to bribe foreign government officials to benefit their business interests.
Investment Company Act of 1940
This Act regulates the organization and activities of investment companies and requires disclosures to investors.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Allows financial institutions to control and operate in multiple financial sectors, repealing the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933's restrictions.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
A self-regulatory organization that regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets, ensuring market integrity.
NYSE Listed Company Manual
Sets forth the listing requirements for companies on the New York Stock Exchange, ensuring public confidence in the securities market.
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