Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): The primary mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the securities markets. As more and more first-time investors turn to the markets to help secure their futures, pay for homes, and send children to college, these goals are more compelling than ever.

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System: The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system.

Bloomberg's: Bloomberg L.P. is an information services, news and media company serving customers around the world. Headquartered in New York, we employ 8000 people in over 100 offices worldwide. By providing instantaneous access to real-time historical financial data — and the ability to act on it — Bloomberg transformed the securities business and leveled the playing field between buyers and sellers. Our clients include the world's central banks, investment institutions, commercial banks, government offices and agencies, corporations and news organizations.