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 […]
Mark J. Astarita
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 Examination Priorities for Broker-Dealers
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 Broker-Dealer priorities for 2024. We summarized the […]
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 […]
Attorney for Broker Transitions – The Recruiting Protocol
Just about every securities broker is aware of the existence of the Protocol for Broker Recruiting (the “Broker Protocol”). Unfortunately, too many brokers think they understand the Protocol, and move forward with a transition without the assistance of experienced counsel. That leads to a motion for an injunction in court, with a […]
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.
Albemarle Corp. to Pay SEC More Than $103 Million to Settle FCPA Violations
The SEC has recently disclosed that Albemarle Corporation, a prominent global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Charlotte, has agreed to a substantial settlement of over $103.6 million. This settlement is in response to the SEC’s charges that Albemarle violated several key provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), specifically […]
SEC Charges Newell Brands and Former CEO for Misleading Investors About Sales Performance
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Newell Brands Inc., a Georgia-based consumer products company and its former CEO, Michael Polk, with misleading investors about Newell’s core sales growth, a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at […]
SEC Proposes Tailored Registration Form for Offerings of Registered Index-Linked Annuities
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed tailored disclosure requirements and offering processes for offerings of registered index-linked annuities (RILAs). The amendments would highlight key information about RILAs, allow insurance… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at 212-509-6544.
SEC Charges D. E. Shaw with Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against New York-based registered investment adviser D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. for raising impediments to whistleblowing by requiring employees to sign agreements prohibiting the… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at […]