A Basic Objective of the Securities Act of 1933 Is

question 88

Multiple Choice

A basic objective of the Securities Act of 1933 is:

• A) to provide investors with material information concerning securities offered for sale to the public.
• B) to prohibit misrepresentation and other fraudulent acts in the sale of only registered securities.
• C) to provide disclosure requirements on publicly held corporations.
• D) to regulate tender offers and proxy solicitations.

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