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SEC: Private Equity Fund Adviser Acted As Unregistered Broker
June 01, 2016The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that a Maryland-based private equity fund advisory firm and its owner have agreed[...]
Read ArticleSEC Halts Ponzi Scheme Aimed at Middle Class
May 31, 2016The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two California men and their investment firm with operating a Ponzi scheme as[...]
Read ArticleSEC: Nashville Firm Schemed to Collect Extra Fees From Hedge Funds
May 31, 2016The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a Nashville, Tenn.-based investment advisory firm and its owner with scheming to collect[...]
Read ArticleMortgage Company and Executives Settle Fraud Charges
May 31, 2016The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that a California-based mortgage company and six senior executives agreed to pay $12.7[...]
Read ArticleInvestment Banker and Plumber Charged With Insider Trading
May 31, 2016The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against an investment banker and his close friend, a plumber[...]
Read ArticleSEC Prevents Trader’s Profits From False Filing
May 24, 2016The Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained a court order to freeze the profits of a trader who allegedly manipulated[...]
Read ArticleTwo Individuals Share Whistleblower Award of More Than $450,000
May 20, 2016The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it will jointly award more than $450,000 to two individuals for a tip[...]
Read ArticleMayor in Illinois Settles Muni Bond Fraud Charges
May 19, 2016The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that the mayor of Harvey, Ill., has agreed to pay $10,000 and never[...]
Read ArticleSEC Announces Insider Trading Charges in Case Involving Sports Gambler and Board Member
May 19, 2016The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against a professional sports gambler who allegedly made $40 million[...]
Read ArticleSEC Awards More Than $5 Million to Whistleblower
May 17, 2016The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it will award between $5 million and $6 million to a former[...]
Read ArticleStatement on Trade Reporting in the U.S. Treasury Market
May 16, 2016The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that they are working together to explore efficient[...]
Read ArticleAgencies Invite Comment on Proposed Rule to Prohibit Incentive-Based Pay that Encourages Inappropriate Risk-Taking in Financial Institutions
May 16, 2016Six federal agencies are inviting public comment on a proposed rule to prohibit incentive-based compensation arrangements that encourage inappropriate risks[...]
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