Jim Holden serves as the chief deputy treasurer and general counsel for the Indiana state treasurer, utilizing his legal experience in areas like contract law, tax law, and securities regulations. After the Great Depression, Congress introduced securities laws like the Federal Securities Act of 1933 to regulate interstate commerce involving public securities sales and require registration with the SEC. To enforce these regulations, Congress established the Securities and Exchange Commission through the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to enforce registration requirements and help buyers make informed decisions.