In What Year Did the Electronic Signatures in Global and National

question 79

Multiple Choice

In what year did the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act become federal law?

• A) 1990
• B) 1994
• C) 1998
• D) 2000
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Speculator

An individual or entity that engages in the buying and selling of financial instruments or assets for short-term profit, taking on higher risk.

Futures Contract

A financial contract obligating the buyer to purchase, and the seller to sell, a particular asset at a predetermined future date and price.

Hedger

An individual or entity that enters into a financial contract to mitigate the risk of adverse price movements in an asset.

Swap Contract

A financial agreement where two parties exchange liabilities or cash flows from two different financial instruments for a set period.