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Law Firm Partner and Neighbor Charged in $1 Million Insider Trading Scheme

May 11, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a former partner at an international law firm and his neighbor with making[...]

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SEC Charges CEO With Failing to Disclose Perks to Shareholders

May 11, 2017

Public companies must properly disclose perks, benefits, and other forms of compensation paid to CEOs and certain other highly compensated[...]

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Barclays to Pay $97 Million for Overcharging Clients

May 10, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an enforcement action requiring Barclays Capital to refund advisory fees or mutual fund[...]

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Barclays to Pay $97 Million for Overcharging Clients

May 10, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an enforcement action requiring Barclays Capital to refund advisory fees or mutual fund[...]

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William Hinman Named Director of Division of Corporation Finance

May 09, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that William H. Hinman will be named the new director of the agency’s[...]

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William Hinman Named Director of Division of Corporation Finance

May 09, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that William H. Hinman will be named the new director of the agency’s[...]

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SEC Charges Former Staffer With Securities Fraud Violations

May 09, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a former employee with securities fraud in connection with his trading of options[...]

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SEC Charges Former Staffer With Securities Fraud Violations

May 09, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a former employee with securities fraud in connection with his trading of options[...]

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SEC Announces Agenda for May 10 Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies

May 05, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda for the May 10 meeting of its Advisory Committee on Small[...]

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SEC Announces Agenda for May 10 Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies

May 05, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda for the May 10 meeting of its Advisory Committee on Small[...]

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Jay Clayton Sworn in as Chairman of SEC

May 04, 2017

Jay Clayton was sworn into office this afternoon by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy as the 32nd Chairman of[...]

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Jay Clayton Sworn in as Chairman of SEC

May 04, 2017

Jay Clayton was sworn into office this afternoon by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy as the 32nd Chairman of[...]

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