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ASK YOURSELF: Are You Ready for Potential SEC Scrutiny After Harvey?

September 18, 2017

When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on August 25 of this year, and Hurricane Irma reached land in Florida[...]

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Ken C. Joseph, Head of Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program in SEC’s New York Regional Office, to Leave SEC After 21 Years of Service

September 15, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Ken C. Joseph, Head of Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program in the[...]

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Ken C. Joseph, Head of Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program in SEC’s New York Regional Office, to Leave SEC After 21 Years of Service

September 15, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Ken C. Joseph, Head of Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program in the[...]

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SunTrust Charged With Improperly Recommending Higher-Fee Mutual Funds

September 14, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged the investment services subsidiary of SunTrust Banks with collecting more than $1.1 million[...]

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SEC Monitoring Impact of Hurricane Irma on Capital Markets, Continues to Monitor Impact of Hurricane Harvey

September 13, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring of the impact of Hurricane Irma on investors and capital markets, and[...]

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SEC Monitoring Impact of Hurricane Irma on Capital Markets, Continues to Monitor Impact of Hurricane Harvey

September 13, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring of the impact of Hurricane Irma on investors and capital markets, and[...]

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Commission Statement on T+2 Implementation

September 11, 2017

Last week, on September 5, 2017, the securities industry successfully implemented a shortened settlement cycle for most securities transactions, pursuant[...]

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Commission Statement on T+2 Implementation

September 11, 2017

Last week, on September 5, 2017, the securities industry successfully implemented a shortened settlement cycle for most securities transactions, pursuant[...]

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SEC, MSRB, FINRA to Hold Compliance Outreach Program for Municipal Advisors

September 11, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced the opening[...]

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SEC, MSRB, FINRA to Hold Compliance Outreach Program for Municipal Advisors

September 11, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced the opening[...]

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Bridget Fitzpatrick Named Chief Litigation Counsel

September 07, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the leadership of the agency’s trial unit.  Bridget Fitzpatrick has been named Chief[...]

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Former Amazon Employee and College Friend Charged With Insider Trading

September 07, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against a former Amazon financial analyst who allegedly leaked confidential[...]

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