SEC violations

[/ɛs.iː.siː vaɪˈleɪ.ʃənz/]
nounpl: SEC violations
violações da SEC
1. Breaches or infractions of regulations enforced by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, involving illegal or unethical conduct in securities trading, disclosure, or financial markets
The company faced multiple SEC violations for failing to disclose material information to investors.
A empresa enfrentou múltiplas violações da SEC por não divulgar informações relevantes aos investidores.
2. Legal violations concerning insider trading, accounting fraud, misleading statements, or market manipulation
The executive was charged with SEC violations for trading on confidential information.
O executivo foi acusado de violações da SEC por negociar com informações confidenciais.
SEC violations represent serious legal and financial consequences in the United States, often resulting in civil and criminal penalties, fines, and imprisonment. The term is widely used in American business, legal, and financial media. In Brazil, similar violations fall under CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) regulations. Understanding SEC violations is crucial for multinational companies and investors operating in U.S. capital markets.
NYC Slang
getting caught by the Feds
Synonyms / Sinônimos
securities violationsregulatory violationsfederal securities violationsmarket manipulationinsider trading violations
Antonyms / Antônimos
regulatory compliancefull disclosuretransparent trading

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
violações da SEC
Standard translation used in financial and legal contexts
Brazil - Financial Sector
infrações da comissão de valores mobiliários (CVM)
Brazilian equivalent referencing the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários, Brazil's securities regulator
São Paulo
violações regulatórias do mercado de capitais
More formal, used in corporate legal departments and business centers
Portugal
violações da Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM)
Portuguese equivalent using their regulatory body

Related Words

SECSecurities and Exchange Commissioninsider tradingsecurities fraudfinancial regulationsenforcement actionmaterial informationdisclosure requirements

Related Idioms & Phrases

cooking the books
insider trading
regulatory enforcement action
securities fraud
breach of fiduciary duty
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