RegulationsQuestion 41 of 110

The principal purpose of the Securities Act of 1933 is to:

a.Regulate trading on exchanges and in the over-the-counter market
b.Establish the SEC and require broker-dealer registration
c.Require full and fair disclosure of material facts when securities are offered to the public for the first time
d.Set minimum capital requirements for investment companies

Explanation

The 1933 Act governs the primary market, requiring registration of new offerings and delivery of a prospectus so investors can judge the offering for themselves. Secondary market regulation, SEC creation, and broker-dealer registration come from the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Fund capital requirements come from the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Law Reference: Securities Act of 1933

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