As part of its continuing efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion with regulated entities, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) published two reports: the 2022 Diversity Assessment Report for… SEC Press Release
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SEC Files Charges for Misleading Investors About Electric Vehicle
SEC Charges Lordstown Motors with Misleading Investors Regarding Flagship Electric Vehicle Washington D.C., Feb. 29, 2024 —The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action against Lordstown Motors Corp., alleging that the company misled investors regarding the sales prospects of its flagship electric pickup truck, the Endurance. Lordstown, which underwent […]
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 Adopts Rules to Improve Risk Management in Clearance and Settlement and Facilitate Additional Central Clearing for the U.S. Treasury Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted rule changes to enhance risk management practices for central counterparties in the U.S. Treasury market and facilitate additional clearing of U.S. Treasury securities transactions. The rule changes… SEC Press Release
SEC Argues against Liu Disgorgement Ruling
On Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission asked a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling that it said prevents the agency from clawing back ill-gotten gains in cases in which laws were violated but no victims were harmed. But that is the point of the Supreme Court decision in […]
SEC Obtains Emergency Relief to Halt $191 Million Cattle Ponzi Scheme
SEC‘s Emergency Action The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken decisive action against a large-scale Ponzi scheme. They have obtained a temporary restraining order, asset freeze, and the appointment of a receiver to halt the operations of Agridime LLC and its owners, Josh Link and Jed Wood. Details […]
Credit Suisse Entities to Pay $10 Million for Providing Prohibited Mutual Fund Services
Overview of the SEC Enforcement Action The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an enforcement action against Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and its affiliates, collectively referred to as the Credit Suisse Entities. This action, resulting in a settlement exceeding $10 million, stems from the entities’ engagement in prohibited underwriting […]
Unregistered Brokers and Companies Face SEC Charges in $525 Million Pre-IPO Fraud Scandal
The SEC has taken action against five unregistered brokers and four companies based in New Jersey and New York relating their alleged involvement in a widespread fraudulent scheme related to investments in pre-initial public offering companies (pre-IPO). According to the SEC the scheme has had far-reaching consequences, resulting in over […]
SEC Investor Advocate’s Recommendations on Arbitration and Index-Linked Annuities
Washington D.C., Dec. 5, 2023 — In a move towards transparency and investor empowerment, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Investor Advocate has released its comprehensive Report on Activities for the Fiscal Year 2023. This document not only outlines the Office’s accomplishments during the fiscal year but also […]
SEC Alleges $35 Million Fraud Against ArciTerra and CEO Jonathan Larmore
Washington D.C., Nov. 29, 2023 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed charges against ArciTerra Companies LLC, a Phoenix-based real estate investment firm, and its CEO, Jonathan M. Larmore. The allegations surround a complex, multi-year scheme to misappropriate over $35 million from investor funds managed by ArciTerra. Additionally, […]