Regulation
SEC Extends Enforcement Reach in 2019
Money returned to swindled investors jumps 50% to $1.2 billion.
Money returned to swindled investors jumps 50% to $1.2 billion.
Ruless Pierre, who targeted family and friends, could face 45 years in prison.
Pension giant scolds regulator for attempt ‘to solve problems that simply do not exist.’
Online auction portal allegedly made investors sign confidentiality agreements prior to distributing returns.
Victims were lured with the promise of gains from alternative energy tax credits.
John Geraci admitted to misappropriating clients’ investments.
SEC alleges Phillip Howard took advantage of ‘vulnerable investors’ to line his pockets.