The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled accounting fraud charges against Cloopen Group Holding Limited, a China-based provider of cloud communications products and services whose American depositary shares formerly traded on the… SEC Press Release
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SEC Adopts Rules to Include Certain Significant Market Participants as “Dealers” or “Government Securities Dealers”
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted two rules that require market participants who engage in certain dealer roles, in particular those who take on significant liquidity-providing roles in the markets, to register with the SEC, become… SEC Press Release
Empowering Investors: SEC’s 2024 Law School Summit Promoting Legal Access
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is gearing up for an impactful event that promises to highlight the critical need for investor access to legal counsel. The 2024 Investor Advocacy Clinic Summit is set to bring together law students, their professors, SEC staff, and other distinguished guests to delve […]
SEC Charges Founder of American Bitcoin Academy Online Crypto Course with Fraud Targeting Students
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped forward to address a notable issue. This situation serves as a stark warning for students and investors about the risks of navigating the complex and often murky waters of digital currency investments. The Rise and Fall of a Crypto Education Venture Unveiling […]
SEC Charges Founder of $1.7 Billion “HyperFund” Crypto Pyramid Scheme and Top Promoter with Fraud
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Xue Lee (aka Sam Lee) and Brenda Chunga (aka Bitcoin Beautee) for their roles in the fraudulent crypto asset pyramid scheme, known as HyperFund, which managed to accumulate over $1.7 billion from investors worldwide. The SEC’s charges shed […]
SEC Charges Northern Star SPAC for Material Misrepresentations in its IPO-Related Disclosures
SEO Title: SEC Charges Northern Star SPAC for Misleading IPO Disclosures Introduction In a significant development, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against Northern Star Investment Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), for alleged material misrepresentations in its initial public offering (IPO) disclosures dating back […]
SEC Charges Chicago-based Aon Investments and Former Partner with Misleading Pennsylvania Public Employees’ Pension Fund
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against Aon Investments USA Inc., a Chicago-based registered investment adviser, and the firm’s former partner, Claire P. Shaughnessy, for misleading their client, the Pennsylvania… SEC Press Release
SEC Adopts Rules to Enhance Investor Protections Relating to SPACs, Shell Companies, and Projections
Washington D.C., Jan. 24, 2024 New Rules for Investor Protections The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted new rules and amendments to enhance disclosures and provide additional investor protection in initial public offerings (IPOs) by special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and in subsequent business combination transactions between SPACs and target […]
JP Morgan SEC Violation: Confidential Agreements Impede Client Communications
Washington D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for their alleged hindrance of clients from reporting potential securities law violations. SEC Charges J.P. Morgan The SEC has officially charged J.P. Morgan with impeding numerous advisory clients and brokerage […]
SEC Morgan Stanley to Pay Over $249 Million to Settle Fraud Charges
Washington D.C., Jan. 12, 2024 — The SEC has taken legal action against investment banking giant Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and its former head of equity syndicate desk, Pawan Passi. The charges stem from a multi-year fraud scheme involving the improper disclosure of confidential information related to significant stock […]