SEC Names Paul Munter as Deputy Chief Accountant

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Paul Munter as a Deputy Chief Accountant (International) in the agency’s Office of the Chief Accountant.

As Deputy Chief Accountant, Mr. Munter will lead the office’s…

SEC Names John Vanosdall as Deputy Chief Accountant

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of John Vanosdall as a Deputy Chief Accountant (Accounting Group) in the agency’s Office of the Chief Accountant.

As Deputy Chief Accountant, Mr. Vanosdall will lead the…

Kristina Littman Named Chief of the Cyber Unit

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kristina Littman has been named Chief of the Division of Enforcement’s Cyber Unit, a national, specialized unit that focuses on protecting investors and markets from cyber-related misconduct.……

Chief Administrative Law Judge Brenda Murray to Retire

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Chief Administrative Law Judge Brenda Murray is retiring after 50 years of federal service, including 25 years as Chief ALJ of the SEC.

As the Chief Judge of the Office of Administrative…

SEC Halts Penny Stock Scheme Targeting Seniors

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has filed an emergency action and obtained an asset freeze against the operators of a South Florida-based investment scheme that defrauded over 100 retail investors, many of whom are…

SEC Revokes Registration of Adviser Engaged in $60 Million Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission today revoked the registration of New York-based investment adviser International Investment Group LLC (IIG), which the Commission recently charged with securities fraud for hiding losses in its flagship hedge fun…

SEC Revokes Registration of Adviser Engaged in $60 Million Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission today revoked the registration of New York-based investment adviser International Investment Group LLC (IIG), which the Commission recently charged with securities fraud for hiding losses in its flagship hedge fun…

SEC Charges Biotech Company and Executives With Accounting Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Georgia-based biotech company MiMedx Group Inc. and three former top executives with defrauding investors by misstating the company’s revenue and attempting to cover up their misconduct. MiMedx has…

SEC Announces Conference on Macroeconomic and Structural Trends and Dynamics Affecting the Capital Markets

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it will host a conference on Dec. 4 entitled “The State of Our Securities Markets.”

The conference will bring together current and former government officials and experts from different…

SEC Halts Ponzi scheme Targeting Seniors and Small Business Owners

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it has filed an emergency action and obtained a temporary restraining order and asset freeze against two individuals and two companies they control in connection with an alleged $6…

SEC Awards Over $260,000 to Whistleblowers for Their Help in Spotting Securities Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award to three individuals who jointly submitted a tip alerting the agency to a well-concealed fraud targeting retail investors.  The information led to a successful enforcement action.…

Marie-Louise Huth Named Chief Counsel in Division of Economic and Risk Analysis

The Securities and Exchange Commission today named Marie-Louise (Malou) Huth as Chief Counsel for the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA).   Ms. Huth will lead DERA’s Office of the Chief Counsel, which provides guidance to the…