Dark pools are specialized financial trading platforms that enable the buying and selling of large quantities of securities, often anonymously, without immediate public disclosure of the trade prices. These platforms offer benefits like improved trading prices for investors but also pose risks such as increased market volatility and reduced market transparency.
RNS or Regulatory News Service is a mechanism operated by the London Stock Exchange for the rapid dissemination of information relevant to listed companies, ensuring transparency and timely communication with investors and stakeholders.
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a landmark piece of legislation that governs the securities markets in the United States. Enacted on June 6, 1934, this act was designed to regulate and oversee the secondary trading of securities (stocks, bonds, and debentures) to ensure fairness and transparency in financial markets. The act explicitly outlaws misrepresentation, fraud, manipulation, and other abusive practices related to the issuance and trading of securities. To enforce the provisions of both the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the legislation established the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
