Mark J. Astarita

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SEC 2023 Enforcement Recap

A Recap of Fiscal Year 2023 Enforcement Actions The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has continued its enforcement actions, announcing a total of 784 enforcement actions during fiscal year 2023. Here are the securities litigation enforcement highlights from the SEC for the past year. Diverse Enforcement Landscape Stand-Alone Actions Surge […]

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Amendments to Rules Governing Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Amendments to Beneficial Ownership Reporting: Enhancing Disclosure and Timeliness The SEC has recently announced groundbreaking rule amendments designed to revamp beneficial ownership reporting. These amendments, operating under Sections 13(d) and 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, mark a pivotal shift in the disclosure requirements for market participants. The […]

SEC 2024 Broker-Dealer Examination Priorities
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SEC 2024 Examination Priorities for Investment Advisors

The SEC‘s Division of Examinations prioritizes examinations of certain practices, products, and services that it believes present potentially heightened risks to investors or the integrity of the U.S. capital markets. They have announced the 2024 examination priorities. Here is a summary of the INvestment Advisor priorities. Advisors are urged to […]

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SEC, MSRB, & FINRA to Hold Virtual Compliance Outreach Program

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced that registration is open for a virtual Compliance Outreach Program for municipal market… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at 212-509-6544.