Regulation
SEC, DOJ, CFTC Charge Three in Ponzi Scheme Targeting African Immigrants
The defendants allegedly posed as pastors to gain the trust of unsuspecting churchgoers, among other things.
Tag: SEC
Risk
Five Charged in Fraud, Money Laundering Related to Cryptocurrency Ponzi Ring
Scammers allegedly used investor funds to buy cars, jewelry, and luxury homes.
Regulation
SEC Charges Texas CEO with Swindling First Responders
Many of the alleged victims scammed out of retirement funds were former San Antonio police officers.
Risk
San Diego Magnate Masterminded $400 Million Liquor License Scam
Gina Champion-Cain pleads guilty to the largest Ponzi scheme ever uncovered in Southern District of California.
Regulation
Research Calls Lack of Diversity Atop Financial Regulators a ‘Bipartisan Failure’
There has never been an African American chair of the SEC, CFTC, or FDIC.
Risk
Private Investigator Tech Startup Charged in $18.5 Million Fraud
Funds allegedly were diverted by the CEO for private jet charters, vacations, a luxury car, jewelry, and mortgage payments.
Risk
Investment Adviser CIO Charged with Running Ponzi-Like Scheme
David Hu could face up to 45 years in prison for allegedly selling $60 million in fake loans.
Regulation
SEC’s Proposal to Raise 13F Threshold Stifles Transparency, Critics Say
Dissenting commissioner says regulator doesn’t have the legal authority to raise reporting criteria.
Asset Management Culture
Why Soros, Singer, Paulson (but Not Dalio or Buffett) May Soon Be Exempt from Disclosing Stock Holdings
SEC proposal would lift reporting threshold to $3.5 billion, from $100 million now.
Risk
SEC Warns Private Equity Conflicts of Interest Can Harm Investors
Alert of higher fees charged comes as Department of Labor clears way for PE in 401(k)s.
Regulation
SEC Halts Brothers’ Alleged Cryptocurrency Offering Fraud
Sean and Shane Hvizdzak are accused of pocketing $26 million of investors’ funds.
Risk
Supreme Court Reigns in SEC’s Disgorgement Powers
Questions arise: Should disgorgement fees exempt the marketing costs of fraudsters?
Regulation
Permission to Tap 401(k)s Worries SEC Chief
New penalty-free retirement plan withdrawals, meant as recession relief, may result in too-risky investing, Jay Clayton says.
Regulation
SEC Swats Away COVID-19 Scammers
Pandemic keeps regulator busy protecting investors from flood of fraudulent claims.
Market Moves
Don’t Get All Excited by the Green Light for PE in 401(k)s
Private equity isn’t always a market beater and charges high fees. Besides, it’ll be confined to larger investment pools, like target-date funds, which limits its impact.