Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

The federal law regulating the public trading of securities. This law provides for the registration and supervision of securities exchanges and brokers, and regulates proxy solicitations. The Act also established the SEC. 15 USCA §§ 78a et seq. - Also termed Exchange Act; 1934 Act. This law provides for the registration and supervision of securities exchanges and brokers, and regulates proxy solicitations. The Act also established the SEC. 15 USCA §§ 78a et seq. - Also termed Exchange Act; 1934 Act.

regional securities exchange

A securities exchange that focuses on stocks and bonds of local interest, such as the Boston, Philadelphia, and Midwest stock exchanges.

securities exchange

1. A marketplace or facility for the organized purchase and sale of securities, esp. stocks. 2. A group of people who organize themselves to create such a marketplace. - Often shortened to exchange. - Also termed stock exchange.