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The 1979 securities and exchange commission decree no. 71. 1985; second tier securities market (SSM) 1999 investment and securities act. - SS3 Commerce Past Questions and Answers - page 1

1

What was the primary purpose of the Securities and Exchange Commission Decree No. 71 introduced in 1979?

A

Facilitate the growth of emerging companies

B

Enhance investor protection and market regulation

C

Promote fair market operations and transparency

correct option: b

Enhance investor protection and market regulation

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2

What was the role of the Second-Tier Securities Market (SSM) introduced in 1985?

A

Regulate the activities of market intermediaries

B

Facilitate trading of securities for smaller companies

C

Enforce rules against market manipulation and fraud

correct option: b

Facilitate trading of securities for smaller companies

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3

Which act was enacted in 1999 to govern the Nigerian capital market?

A

Securities and Exchange Commission Decree No. 71

B

Investment and Securities Act

C

Second-Tier Securities Market Act

correct option: b

Investment and Securities Act

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4

What did the Securities and Exchange Commission Decree No. 71 empower the SEC to do?

A

Monitor market operations and enforcement of regulations

B

Facilitate capital raising for emerging companies

C

Establish separate market segments for different industries

correct option: a

Monitor market operations and enforcement of regulations

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5

What was the main objective of the Investment and Securities Act enacted in 1999?

A

Promote fair market operations and transparency

B

Facilitate trading of securities for smaller companies

C

Enhance investor protection and market regulation

correct option: c

Enhance investor protection and market regulation

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6

How did the Securities and Exchange Commission Decree No. 71 impact the Nigerian capital market?

The Securities and Exchange Commission Decree No. 71 empowered the SEC to regulate and supervise the capital market, ensuring investor protection and fair market operations.

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7

What was the purpose of the Second-Tier Securities Market (SSM) introduced in 1985?

The Second-Tier Securities Market (SSM) aimed to provide smaller companies with a trading platform to raise capital and facilitate trading of their securities.

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