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Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Explained

34 Act - Securities Law

Written by Jason Gordon

Updated at September 25th, 2021

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What is the SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934?Academic Research

What is the SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934?

Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (34 Act) regulates transfers of securities after the initial sale. Basically, it picks up where the 33 Act leaves off. More specifically, it deals with regulation of securities exchanges, brokers, and dealers in securities. It also created the Securities and Exchange Commission. The 34 Act makes it illegal to sell a security on a national exchange unless a registration is effective for the security. Registration under the 34 Act requires filing prescribed forms in a timely manner with the applicable stock exchange and the SEC. The registered issuer must then file periodic reports as well as report significant developments that would affect the value of the security. The 34 Act contains several provisions allowing for civil liability of individuals trading securities. The most notable of these provisions are discussed below.

 Note: Most securities law violations under the 34 Act may be enforced civilly (bring a lawsuit) either by private plaintiffs or the SEC. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PLSRA) states that only the SEC can pursue claims against third parties not directly responsible for the securities law violation. The Department of Justice is primarily charged with bringing criminal actions for violation of securities laws.

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Related Topics

  • The Security Exchange Act of 1934
  • When must an issuer register pursuant to the 34 Act?
  • What disclosures are required of reporting companies under the 34 Act?
  • What is liability under Section 10(b) and Rule 10(b)(5)?
  • What is insider trading under Rule 10(b)(5)?
  • What damages are available under Section 10 and Rule 10(b)(5)?
  • What is insider trading under Section 14 of the 34 Act?
  • What is liability under Section 16 of the 34 Act?
  • What is liability under Section 18 of the 34 Act?
  • What is criminal liability under the 34 Act?

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