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SEC Names Jessica Kane Director of Office of Credit Ratings

May 07, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Jessica Kane has been named the Director of the agency’s Office of[...]

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Diane Blizzard, Associate Director of Rulemaking for the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, to Leave the Agency After 18 Years of Service

May 04, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Diane C. Blizzard, Associate Director of the agency’s Division of Investment Management,[...]

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Diane Blizzard, Associate Director of Rulemaking for the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, to Leave the Agency After 18 Years of Service

May 04, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Diane C. Blizzard, Associate Director of the agency’s Division of Investment Management,[...]

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SEC Launches Additional Investor Protection Search Tool

May 02, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the launch of an additional online search feature that enables investors to research[...]

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SEC Shuts Down $85 Million Ponzi Scheme and Obtains Asset Freeze

May 01, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the unsealing of fraud charges against a Mississippi company and its principal who[...]

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SEC Names Raquel Fox Director of the Office of International Affairs

May 01, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Raquel Fox will succeed Paul Leder as the Director of the Office[...]

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SEC Enforcement Division Issues FAQs for Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative

May 01, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement today issued answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Share Class[...]

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Office of International Affairs Director Paul A. Leder to Leave SEC

April 30, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Paul A. Leder, Director of the Office of International Affairs (OIA), will[...]

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Panasonic Charged With FCPA and Accounting Fraud Violations

April 30, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Japan-based Panasonic Corp. will pay more than $143 million to resolve charges[...]

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Eric R. Werner Named Associate Regional Director for Enforcement in Fort Worth Office

April 25, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Eric R. Werner has been named the Associate Regional Director for Enforcement[...]

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Altaba, Formerly Known as Yahoo!, Charged With Failing to Disclose Massive Cybersecurity Breach; Agrees To Pay $35 Million

April 24, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that the entity formerly known as Yahoo! Inc. has agreed to pay a[...]

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SEC Charges Additional Defendant in Fraudulent ICO Scheme

April 20, 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced additional fraud charges stemming from an investigation of Centra Tech Inc.’s $32 million[...]

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