Combats corporate corruption by prohibiting bribery of foreign officials to gain business advantages. It also requires public companies to maintain accurate records and implement internal controls to safeguard against fraudulent practices.

Aims to break up monopolistic control in the utilities industry by requiring holding companies to register with the SEC. It imposes reporting and operational restrictions to prevent abusive practices and promote transparency.

Protects participants in private pension and health plans by setting minimum standards for plan management. It enforces fiduciary responsibilities, requiring that plan managers prioritize participants' best interests.

Encourages funding for small businesses by relaxing securities regulations, enabling equity crowdfunding, and easing IPO requirements for emerging growth companies. It aims to foster entrepreneurship and economic growth.

Passed in response to the 2008 financial crisis, this act introduced regulations to enhance stability in the financial system. It established the CFPB to protect consumers and implemented the Volcker Rule to restrict speculative trading by banks.

In response to corporate scandals like Enron and WorldCom, this act strengthens financial reporting requirements. It obliges CEOs and CFOs to certify financial statements and establishes the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) to oversee audits.

Requires investment advisers to register with the SEC and adhere to fiduciary standards, ensuring they act in their clients' best interests. Disclosure of fees and conflicts of interest is also mandated to promote transparency and trust.

Focuses on the regulation of investment companies, including mutual funds, by setting governance, operational, and disclosure standards. It protects investors from conflicts of interest, self-dealing, and excessive fees by fund managers.

This act established the SEC to regulate and oversee secondary securities markets. It enforces reporting requirements for public companies and prohibits manipulative practices, such as insider trading, to maintain fair and efficient markets.

Designed to restore investor confidence after the Great Depression, this act mandates that securities issuers register public offerings with the SEC and provide accurate financial disclosures to prevent fraud. It ensures transparency in primary markets, giving investors vital information to make informed decisions.