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Investment Management Director David W. Grim to Leave SEC

August 03, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that David W. Grim, Director of the Division of Investment Management, will leave[...]

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Donna Esau Named Associate Regional Director for Examinations in Atlanta Regional Office

August 02, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the promotion of Donna Esau to Associate Regional Director for Examinations in the[...]

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Overseas Stock Manipulator Settles SEC Charges

August 02, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that an overseas stock manipulator has agreed to pay nearly $800,000 and be[...]

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SEC Files Charges to Stop Fraudulent Misuse of Cancer-Fighting Investments to Fund Restaurant Businesses

July 31, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed charges to stop an alleged ongoing fraud by a Massachusetts businessman misusing investments[...]

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SEC Files Fraud Charges Against Former Brokers Targeting Federal Retirees

July 31, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged four former Atlanta-area brokers with fraudulently inducing federal employees to roll over holdings[...]

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SEC Announces Whistleblower Award of More Than $1.7 Million

July 27, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a whistleblower award of more than $1.7 million to a company insider who[...]

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Halliburton Paying $29.2 Million to Settle FCPA Violations

July 27, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Halliburton Company with violating the books and records and internal accounting controls provisions[...]

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Jessica Magee Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in Fort Worth Office

July 26, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jessica B. Magee has been named the Associate Regional Director for Enforcement[...]

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SEC Issues Investigative Report Concluding DAO Tokens, a Digital Asset, Were Securities

July 25, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an investigative report today cautioning market participants that offers and sales of digital assets[...]

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SEC Announces $2.5 Million Whistleblower Award

July 25, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of nearly $2.5 million to an employee of a domestic government[...]

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SEC Announces $2.5 Million Whistleblower Award

July 25, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of nearly $2.5 million to an employee of a domestic government[...]

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SEC Names Bryan Wood as Director of the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

July 24, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Bryan Wood has been named Director of the agency's Office of Legislative[...]

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