Restitution

Restitution is a payment to compensate identified victims, distinct from disgorgement, which is measured by the wrongdoer's gain rather than the victims' loss.

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See also

• Disgorgement — Disgorgement is an order to give up gains obtained from unlawful conduct. It is remedial rather than punitive, which is why it is …
• Fair fund — A Fair Fund allows the SEC to distribute penalties as well as disgorgement to harmed investors. Identifying who was harmed by a ma…

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