The Securities Act is a federal law enacted in 1933 aimed at ensuring transparency in financial markets and protecting investors by requiring that securities offered to the public are registered with the SEC. This act sets the foundation for how securities are sold, including the requirement for detailed disclosures about the securities being offered, which connects to the dynamics between key players in private equity, capital allocation decisions, and performance benchmarking.
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