The Law Dictionary for Everyone
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a governmental organization created by Congress. The purpose of the SEC is to protect investors and to keep securities markets fair and functional. The SEC advocates for full disclosure to the public, protects investors from fraudulent and manipulative practices, and oversees corporate takeovers that occur within the U.S. To explore this concept, consider […]
Read moreAccredited investor is a term used to define certain individuals and entities that are allowed to engage in higher risk investments, or to invest on a large-scale basis. Such investments may include seed money, hedge funds, private placements, and angel investor networks. Accredited investors are generally wealth individuals and such organizations as banks, insurance companies, large charities, and some retirement […]
Read moreMany states have come up with legislation (“laws”) that compels certain standards in matters involving the offering of and selling securities. These “Blue Sky laws” are intended to protect consumers from being induced into uncertain or overly speculative investments, as well as protecting them against fraud. Each state specifies its own provisions to their Blue Sky laws, however all require […]
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