Banking and Finance
Securities and Exchange Commission
The SEC is defined as an independent, nonpartisan quasi-judicial regulatory agency with responsibility for administering federal securities laws. The purpose of these laws is to protect investors in securities markets and to ensure that investors have access to disclosure of all material information concerning publicly traded securities. The Commission also regulates firms engaged in the purchase or sale of securities, people who provide investment advice, and investment companies.
This site provides information about the Federal Reserve, its functions, and members. It provides links to Federal reports and statistical data.