Newsmakers
Firm Charged With Defrauding Disabled People Using Fake Trusts
The SEC alleges that Synergy Settlement Services used funds from deceased beneficiaries’ accounts for golf tournaments and beach parties.
Tag: Securities and Exchange Commission
Regulation
Private Funds, ESG, Crypto Among SEC’s Priorities in 2022
The regulator released its annual report identifying the greatest risks facing investors and the markets.
Regulation
Private Funds, ESG, Crypto Among SEC’s Priorities in 2022
The regulator released its annual report identifying the greatest risks facing investors and the markets.
Regulation
Proposed SEC Rules Look to Shed Light on Opaque SPAC Deals
Regulator aims to protect vulnerable investors from being left holding the bag after insiders have ‘cashed out.’
Regulation
Proposed SEC Rules Aim to Rein in High-Frequency Traders
Regulator says algorithmic trading requires expanding the definition of a dealer to level the playing field.
Newsmakers
Brother, Sister Charged in Alleged $124 Million Crypto Fraud Scam
John and Tina Barksdale allegedly defrauded thousands of investors through offerings of a digital token called Ormeus Coin.
Regulation
SEC Proposes Cybersecurity Rule Changes for Public Firms
The regulator wants companies to better inform investors about their risks from hackers.
Regulation
Former CIO Charged With Overvaluing Funds by $1 Billion
Infinity Q Capital Management’s James Velissaris allegedly pocketed nearly $27 million in ill-gotten fees
Regulation
Cryptocurrency Exchange to Pay $100 Million in Fines Over Lending Platform
BlockFi settles charges that it misled investors about the level of risk involved in its interest-bearing accounts.
Regulation
SEC Proposes New Rules for Private Funds, Cybersecurity Risk Management
EisnerAmper’s Louis Bruno says private fund managers will need to adapt to meet the new standards.
Regulation
Regulators Accuse Investment Firm of Preying on Elderly
The SEC and CFTC allege an LA firm continues to target mostly elderly or retirement-aged victims as part of a precious metals scam.
Regulation
HeadSpin Avoids SEC Penalty Through Remediation
CEO Manish Lachwani allegedly falsely inflated the software firm’s revenue by $800 million.
Regulation
SEC Proposes Reporting Changes for Private Equity, Hedge Fund Advisers
The regulator says the amendments would improve systemic risk assessment and bolster oversight.
Regulation
SEC Awards More Than $40 Million to Whistleblowers
The regulator handed out some $37 million to two joint tipsters
Regulation
SEC Charges Adviser With Fraudulently Operating Private Fund
Anthony Cottone allegedly raised nearly $3 million using false and misleading representations, and misappropriated funds.