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The Dodd-Frank Act is a law that regulates financial institutions and aims to prevent another financial crisis. It defines many terms related to banking, investing, insurance, and more. Some of the terms defined in the act include financial institution, nonbank financial company, investment adviser, accredited investor, swap, and systemic risk. These terms can be complicated, but they are important for understanding how the financial system works and how it is regulated.
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Dodd-Frank Act - Table of Contents | Dodd-Frank: Title I - Financial Stability