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Raymond James to Pay $50 Million in SEC Settlement Over Off-Channel Communications

Posted on August 19th, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Raymond James to Pay $50 Million in SEC Settlement Over Off-Channel Communications

Raymond James Financial has reached a "settlement in principle" with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pay $50 million, resolving an investigation into the firm's off-channel business communications.

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Starwood REIT Limits Shareholder Redemptions Amid Liquidity Challenges

Posted on August 16th, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Starwood REIT Limits Shareholder Redemptions Amid Liquidity Challenges

According to InvestmentNews, Starwood Real Estate Income Trust Inc. (SREIT), has announced a significant reduction in the amount of shares it will repurchase from retail investors, a move aimed at preserving liquidity during challenging market conditions.

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DOJ Launches Pilot Whistleblower Program Offering Financial Incentives for Reporting Corporate Misconduct

Posted on August 13th, 2024 at 11:34 AM
DOJ Launches Pilot Whistleblower Program Offering Financial Incentives for Reporting Corporate Misconduct

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced a new pilot program offering financial rewards to whistleblowers who provide original information related to financial crimes, bribery, or healthcare fraud.

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SEC Warns of Increasing Investment Fraud Threats

Posted on August 8th, 2024 at 11:15 AM
SEC Warns of Increasing Investment Fraud Threats

The SEC’s Office of the Investor Advocate recently submitted its objectives report for fiscal year 2025 to Congress, highlighting the growing threat of investment fraud.

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SEC's Private Fund Advisers Rules

Posted on August 2nd, 2024 at 10:07 AM
SEC's Private Fund Advisers Rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is tightening the regulatory framework for Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with the implementation of the Private Fund Advisers Rules, set to fully take effect by early 2025.

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SEC Charges Silvergate Capital and Executives with Misleading Investors

Posted on August 1st, 2024 at 11:59 AM
SEC Charges Silvergate Capital and Executives with Misleading Investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a complaint against Silvergate Capital Corporation and three former executives, alleging they misled investors about the strength of Silvergate Bank’s Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering compliance program and the monitoring of crypto customers, including the collapsed FTX.

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Former Florida Financial Advisor Charged with $2.7 Million Fraud Scheme

Posted on July 23rd, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Former Florida Financial Advisor Charged with $2.7 Million Fraud Scheme

According to ThinkAdvisor, federal prosecutors have charged former Florida financial advisor Jared Dean Eakes with wire fraud, alleging he scammed clients out of over $2.7 million across multiple states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, and elsewhere.

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Cambridge Investment Research Faces FINRA Review and SEC Penalties

Posted on July 19th, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Cambridge Investment Research Faces FINRA Review and SEC Penalties

Cambridge Investment Research is under review by FINRA's examination staff and anticipates making a $500,000 restitution payment to certain clients in 2024.

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SEC Charges Investment Firm with Defrauding Investors of $3 Million

Posted on July 8th, 2024 at 1:18 PM
SEC Charges Investment Firm with Defrauding Investors of $3 Million

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Joshua Goltry and his firm, JAG Capital Advisors LLC, with defrauding investors of at least $3 million over three years.

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CFTC Joins SEC in Probing Wall Street Banks Over Non-Disclosure Agreements

Posted on June 19th, 2024 at 10:18 AM
CFTC Joins SEC in Probing Wall Street Banks Over Non-Disclosure Agreements

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating major Wall Street banks to determine if their non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are preventing potential whistleblowers from reporting violations.

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