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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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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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DOL Calls for Fiduciary Rule Comments, SEC Commissioner Replies

September 07, 2017

On July 25, 2017, SEC Commissioner Michael Piwowar offered a response to the Department of Labor’s public request for input about[...]

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State Street Paying Penalties to Settle Fraud Charges and Disclosure Failures

September 07, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that State Street has agreed to pay more than $35 million to settle[...]

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State Street Paying Penalties to Settle Fraud Charges and Disclosure Failures

September 07, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that State Street has agreed to pay more than $35 million to settle[...]

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SEC Announces Agenda for September 13 Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies

September 06, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda for the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Small and[...]

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SEC Announces Agenda for September 13 Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies

September 06, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda for the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Small and[...]

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Radio Host Charged With Concert Ticket Investment Scam

September 06, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a sports radio personality and another New York City man with stealing millions[...]

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Radio Host Charged With Concert Ticket Investment Scam

September 06, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a sports radio personality and another New York City man with stealing millions[...]

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Radio Host Charged With Concert Ticket Investment Scam

September 06, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a sports radio personality and another New York City man with stealing millions[...]

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