This agency of the Federal Government, created in 1934, has the responsibility for regulating the various stock exchanges. Companies trading on national exchanges must register with this agency and provide it with annual updates. This agency is called?
a. |
National Association of Securities Dealers |
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b. |
Federal Trade Commission |
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c. |
Securities and Exchange Commission |
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d. |
All the above |
Answer :-
The right option is :-
(c) Securities and Exchange Commission
Explanation :-
Securities and Exchange Commission is the agency which is created in 1934, and has the responsibility to regulate the various stock exchange. This is the agency which is responsible for protecting investor interest and the companies have to provide to this agency the quarterly and annual reports.
Explanation for rejection of other points :-
Federal trade commission is the agency found in 1914 to enforce consumer protection and antitrust laws.
National Association of Securities Dealer was created in 1939. It oversees the stock market activities and worked under supervision of Securities and Exchange commission.
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