Increase in SEC Enforcement Actions Likely

Posted on April 23rd, 2020 at 5:01 PM

From the Desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law LLC:

Following the market volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many expect an increase in enforcement actions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  The increase in enforcement action will likely lead to an increase in investor lawsuits as well.  

Broker misconduct is often masked by a bull market.  It is likely that the recent market volatility will expose misconduct that had been previously undiscovered.  Additionally, times of increased volatility usually come with an increase in fraudulent activity.  Both the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) have recently issued warnings to investors regarding scams.  In addition to fraud, the SEC will closely examine recommendations made to investors, including the risk disclosures provided, any misrepresentations, and the portfolio concentration. 

Some investors who have lost money may be able to recover those losses in arbitration.  Contact the professionals at Eccleston Law for details.

The attorneys of Eccleston Law LLC represent investors and advisors nationwide in securities and employment matters. The securities lawyers at Eccleston Law also practice a variety of other areas of practice for financial investors and advisors including Securities FraudCompliance ProtectionBreach of Fiduciary DutyFINRA Matters, and much more. Our attorneys draw on a combined experience of nearly 65 years in delivering the highest quality legal services. If you are in need of legal services, contact us to schedule a one-on-one consultation today.

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