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SEC. gov | Statutes and Regulations SRO proposed rules are subject to SEC review and published to solicit public comment While many SRO proposed rules are effective upon filing, some are subject to SEC approval before they can go into effect Trust Indenture Act of 1939 This Act applies to debt securities such as bonds, debentures, and notes that are offered for public sale
SEC. gov | Rules and Regulations for the Securities and Exchange . . . PDF Versions of SEC Forms: Part 249B: Further Forms, Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Part 255: Proprietary Trading and Certain Interests in and Relationships with Covered Funds: Trust Indenture Act of 1939: Part 260: General Rules and Regulations: Part 261: Index of Interpretive Releases: Part 269: e-CFR Forms Listing PDF Versions of SEC Forms
SEC. gov | Laws and Rules It is important to remember that the Act does not permit the SEC to directly supervise the investment decisions or activities of these companies or judge the merits of their investments Investment Company Act of 1940; Investment Company Act Rules; Investment Advisers Act of 1940 This law regulates investment advisers