Encompassing the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, and others, these laws require financial institutions to implement measures like reporting suspicious transactions and conducting due diligence. They aim to prevent financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorist financing, safeguarding the global financial system.

Outlines procedures for restructuring or liquidating financially troubled businesses and individuals. It ensures equitable treatment of creditors, including investors, by defining a clear legal framework for debt resolution.

Created the SIPC to provide limited insurance coverage for investors in the event of brokerage firm insolvencies. The SIPC steps in to recover or replace securities and cash held by a failing brokerage, ensuring investor confidence in the financial system.

Empowers the FTC to investigate and prevent deceptive, unfair trade practices and anticompetitive behavior. This act protects both consumers and investors by fostering transparency and fairness in the financial marketplace.

Promotes economic growth by establishing Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs). These companies receive federal funding to provide capital and loans to small businesses, supporting innovation and job creation while offering investment opportunities.

Repealed parts of the Glass-Steagall Act, allowing banks, insurance companies, and securities firms to operate as unified entities. It mandates that financial institutions protect customer privacy, safeguard sensitive data, and comply with investor protections.

Governs the practices of credit reporting agencies, ensuring the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of credit reports. This act protects consumers and provides investors with reliable data when evaluating creditworthiness.

Limits the scope of non-banking activities for bank holding companies, requiring them to gain approval for acquisitions and maintain financial soundness. It helps maintain a stable banking system and protects investors from excessive risk-taking by these institutions.

Regulates the trading of commodity futures and derivatives in the U.S. It establishes rules to prevent fraud, manipulation, and other abusive practices in these markets, ensuring integrity and mitigating systemic risks to protect market participants and investors.

This act requires corporate bond issuers to create a formal contract (indenture) with bondholders. The indenture includes terms governing the bond issuance, appoints an independent trustee to act on behalf of bondholders, and ensures the issuer complies with obligations to protect investor interests.