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$22 Million Whistleblower Award for Company Insider Who Helped Uncover Fraud

August 30, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the award of more than $22 million to a whistleblower whose detailed tip[...]

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SEC Adopts Amendments Providing Authorities Access to Data Obtained by Security-Based Swap Data Repositories

August 29, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted amendments to a rule that would require security-based swap data repositories to make[...]

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SEC: Purported Green Technology Company Defrauding Investors

August 26, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a California-based company and two executives with using baseless financial projections and other[...]

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SEC Seeks Public Comment on Disclosure Requirements Relating to Management, Security Holders and Corporate Governance Matters

August 25, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it is seeking public comment on disclosure requirements in Subpart 400 of[...]

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SEC Adopts Rules to Enhance Information Reported by Investment Advisers

August 25, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted amendments to several Investment Advisers Act rules and the investment adviser registration and[...]

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Investment Advisers Paying Penalties for Advertising False Performance Claims

August 25, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced penalties against 13 investment advisory firms found to have violated securities laws by[...]

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SEC Charges 71 Municipal Issuers in Muni Bond Disclosure Initiative

August 24, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced enforcement actions against 71 municipal issuers and other obligated persons for violations in[...]

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Apollo Charged With Disclosure and Supervisory Failures

August 23, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that four private equity fund advisers affiliated with Apollo Global Management have agreed[...]

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Company Punished for Severance Agreements That Removed Financial Incentives for Whistleblowing

August 16, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that a California-based health insurance provider has agreed to pay a $340,000 penalty[...]

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Former Goldman Sachs Trader Settles Fraud Charges

August 16, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that the former head trader in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) at Goldman Sachs[...]

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Hedge Fund Manager Charged in Scheme Involving Terminally Ill

August 15, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against a hedge fund manager and his firm accused of paying[...]

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SEC: Investment Adviser Boasted Phony Assets and Track Record, Stole From Client

August 11, 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against a San Francisco man and his investment advisory firm accused[...]

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