Historical Events tagged with "investor protection"
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New Measures to Restore Stock Market Confidence
In a significant move, the New York Stock Exchange introduced a fifteen-point program aimed to improve investor protection and restore confidence among the public. This initiative emerged in response to the severe economic downturn of the Great Depression, which had eroded trust in financial markets. The program's comprehensive measures included increased transparency and stricter regulations to safeguard the interests of investors. Stakeholders, regulators, and the general public alike looked for reassurance that the market would not collapse again. Implementation of these guidelines was intended to revitalize the economy and rebuild the relationship between investors and the stock market.
Continue ReadingU.S. Federal Securities Act Signed into Law
The U.S. Federal Securities Act was signed into law, establishing mandatory registration of securities with the Federal Trade Commission. This legislation aimed to provide greater transparency in the financial markets and protect investors from fraud. It was a vital step in the New Deal reforms introduced to address the economic repercussions of the Great Depression, fostering trust in the market system.
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