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Compliance department

The department within a Brokerage or stock Exchange that oversees Trading and other activities to ensure that SEC regulations are being adhered to. also called Compliance unit.

Related Terms: 9 Broker, Brokerage, Call, Compliance, Exchange, SEC, Stock exchange, Trading, Unit
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