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SEC Names Deputy Directors in the Division of Trading and Markets

December 17, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Gary Barnett and Gary Goldsholle have been named as deputy directors in[...]

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SEC Charges Avon With FCPA Violations

December 17, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged global beauty products company Avon Products Inc. with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices[...]

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SEC Imposes Sanctions Against Hong Kong-Based Firm and Two Accountants for Audit Failures

December 17, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today imposed sanctions against a Hong Kong-based audit firm and two accountants for failing to[...]

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SEC Announces Charges in Alleged Gold Mining Investment Scheme

December 16, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against two individuals and their companies behind an alleged gold mining investment[...]

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SEC Announces Charges Against Owner of Equity Research Firm Accused of Manipulative Trading

December 16, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against a Phoenix-based equity research firm owner who allegedly manipulated the market[...]

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SEC Charges New Orleans-Based Energy Company and Executives With Fraudulent Stock Manipulation

December 15, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a New Orleans-based oil-and-gas company and five executives with running a stock trading[...]

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SEC Charges Massachusetts-Based Scientific Instruments Manufacturer with FCPA Violations

December 15, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a Billerica, Mass.-based global manufacturer of scientific instruments with violating the Foreign Corrupt[...]

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SEC Charges Manhattan-Based Attorney With Conducting Ponzi Scheme

December 12, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a Manhattan-based attorney with conducting a Ponzi scheme that defrauded some of his[...]

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SEC Files Securities Fraud Charges Against Owner of Home Restoration Business in Upstate New York

December 12, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced securities fraud charges against the owner of a home restoration business in upstate[...]

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

December 11, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda for the December 17 meeting of its Advisory Committee on Small[...]

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SEC Names Karol Pollock to Lead Exam Program in Los Angeles Office

December 10, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Karol L.K. Pollock has been named the new leader of the examination[...]

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SEC Announces Fraud Charges Against Buffalo-Based Firm and Co-Owners Accused of Misleading Investors in Hedge Fund

December 10, 2014

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against a Buffalo, N.Y.-based investment advisory firm and two co-owners accused[...]

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