Before you Invest, Investigate™ ...
A handy thesaurus for investors. The Basics, helps readers navigate the investment landscape by offering brief descriptions of some common financial terms.
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RRBDLaw.com
http://rrbdlaw.com
This site provides timely review of regulatory developments and broker/dealer issues.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
http://www.cftc.gov
The CFTC protects market participants against manipulation, abusive trade practices and fraud.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
http://www.ftc.gov
The FTC enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.
North American Securities Administrators Association
http://www.nasdr.com
Represents securities administrators from the 50 states and Canada.
Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)
http://www.sipc.org
SIPC's focus is restoring funds to investors with assets in the hands of bankrupt and otherwise financially troubled brokerage firms.
National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)
http://www.nw3c.org
The National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) is a non-profit, membership affiliated organization comprised of law enforcement agencies, state regulatory bodies, and state and local prosecution offices. The organization provides a nationwide support for the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of economic and high-tech crimes.
Securities Class Action Clearinghouse
http://securities.stanford.edu
The CFTC protects market participants against manipulation, abusive trade practices and fraud.
Center for Corporate Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law
http://www.law.uc.edu/ccl/
Provides copies of existing federal securities laws and regulations.