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Series 7 Exam Prep 73, Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The core distinction between the Securities Act of 1933 (new issues) and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (secondary market trading).
- Key responsibilities of the SEC, which was created by the 1934 Act, including the registration of broker-dealers and exchanges.
- The function of Rule 10b-5 as the primary anti-fraud provision, prohibiting manipulation, deception, and insider trading.
- How insider trading is defined, including the liability of both tippers and tippees who act on material, non-public information.
- The purpose of Regulation T in setting initial margin requirements and the reporting obligations of public companies through Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
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