Further Definition of "As a Part of a Regular Business" in the Definition of Dealer and Government Securities Dealer

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) is adopting new rules to further define the phrase “as a part of a regular business” as used in the statutory definitions of “dealer” and “government securities dealer” under sections 3(a)(5) and 3(a)(44), respectively, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”).