SEC Charges Student with Running Ponzi Scheme Out of Frat House
Syed Arham Arbab allegedly promised ‘fictitious’ annual returns of up to 56%.
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Kik Sued by SEC for Conducting $100 Million Unregistered ICO
Regulator says firm prevented investors from making informed decisions.
SEC Sues Alleged Head of Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme
Daniel Pacheco is accused of bilking investors out of $26.5 million.
SEC Halts Alleged Diamond-Related ICO Ponzi Scheme
Regulator charges cryptocurrency firms with securities fraud.
SEC Settles Charges Against Blockchain Investor
Canada’s NextBlock allegedly misled investors as to who was advising the company.
The SEC’s Newest Proposals Would Make Private Equity a Bit Easier on the Eyes
New rules would make the PE arena a lot more navigable, welcoming, and lucrative.
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SEC Charges Incarcerated Man for Reviving Broadway Ticket Scam
Joseph Meli was charged with a crime he is already serving time for in prison.
SEC Charges Hedge Fund Manager with Misappropriation of $700K
Eric Lyons is accused of using ill-gotten funds to pay for luxury expenses for his family.
SEC Bars Hedge Fund Manager for Losing Big on Risky Bets
Matthew Rossi blamed $1.8 million in losses on nonexistent rogue trader.
CBS, Moonves Deny Violations in Pension Lawsuit
Former CEO maintains that allegations of misconduct are not true.
SEC, FCA Sign Brexit Cooperation Arrangements
Regulators agree to continue cooperation uninterrupted after the UK leaves the EU.
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Yale Alum Charged with Running Hedge Fund Scam While Student
Omar Zaki agrees to $25,000 SEC fine, three-year ban from investment industry.
SEC Releases Framework for Digital Assets
Guidance intended to help investors determine when a digital asset is a security.
Supreme Court Widens Scope for Fraud Claims
Supports SEC in allowing agency to hold individuals liable even if they did not make a statement deemed fraudulent.
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Georgia County Manager Charged with Pension Fraud
Romantic interest allegedly led manager to mislead pensions.