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In 2014-15, what was the revenue generated by the SEC?

  • $455.8 million

  • $203.2 million

  • $392.8 million

  • $600.1 million

Answer

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) generated $455.8 million in revenue in 2014-15. The majority of this revenue came from fees paid by public companies for filing reports with the SEC. The SEC also collects fees from investment advisers and broker-dealers. The SEC uses this revenue to fund its operations, including the costs of investigating and prosecuting securities fraud.
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