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Thomas J. Butler Named an Associate Regional Director for Examinations in New York Regional Office

September 20, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Thomas J. Butler has been named an Associate Regional Director for the[...]

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CEO Charged With Using Secret Accounts for Insider Trading in Company Stock

September 20, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged the former CEO of a Silicon Valley-based fiber optics company with insider trading[...]

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Catherine McGuire to Retire After More Than 40 Years at the SEC

September 19, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Catherine McGuire, Counsel in the Division of Trading and Markets, is retiring[...]

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Ken C. Joseph, Head of Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program in SEC’s New York Regional Office, to Leave SEC After 21 Years of Service

September 15, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Ken C. Joseph, Head of Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program in the[...]

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SEC Monitoring Impact of Hurricane Irma on Capital Markets, Continues to Monitor Impact of Hurricane Harvey

September 13, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring of the impact of Hurricane Irma on investors and capital markets, and[...]

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Commission Statement on T+2 Implementation

September 11, 2017

Last week, on September 5, 2017, the securities industry successfully implemented a shortened settlement cycle for most securities transactions, pursuant[...]

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SEC, MSRB, FINRA to Hold Compliance Outreach Program for Municipal Advisors

September 11, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced the opening[...]

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Former Amazon Employee and College Friend Charged With Insider Trading

September 07, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against a former Amazon financial analyst who allegedly leaked confidential[...]

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State Street Paying Penalties to Settle Fraud Charges and Disclosure Failures

September 07, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that State Street has agreed to pay more than $35 million to settle[...]

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SEC Announces Agenda for September 13 Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies

September 06, 2017

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

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Radio Host Charged With Concert Ticket Investment Scam

September 06, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a sports radio personality and another New York City man with stealing millions[...]

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Radio Host Charged With Concert Ticket Investment Scam

September 06, 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a sports radio personality and another New York City man with stealing millions[...]

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