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The Division of Enforcement oversees the agency’s civil law enforcement function by conducting investigations into possible securities law violations, filing hundreds of enforcement actions each year against wrongdoers, and returning money to harmed investors whenever possible.
Enforcement actions include federal court filings and administrative proceedings. See all enforcement activities.
Learn more about how the Division of Enforcement operates and how investigations work.
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Enforcement Cooperation Program
Measures designed to encourage greater self-reporting and cooperation by individuals and companies in SEC investigations and enforcement actions.
Enforcement Manual
A reference guide containing the policies and procedures followed by SEC enforcement staff in the investigation of potential violations of the federal securities laws.
Enforcement Topics & Initiatives
A sampling of some of the Enforcement Division's important initiatives as well as specific categories of SEC enforcement actions on behalf of harmed investors.
