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SEC Charges AIM for Violating Fiduciary Duties

Posted on October 6th, 2023 at 1:26 PM
SEC Charges AIM for Violating Fiduciary Duties

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that American Infrastructure Funds LLC (AIM), a registered investment adviser, has agreed to a settlement exceeding $1.6 million to resolve charges.

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SEC Accuses Californian of Orchestrating $11.8 Million Ponzi Scheme

Posted on October 5th, 2023 at 10:20 AM
SEC Accuses Californian of Orchestrating $11.8 Million Ponzi Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Tilila Walker Sumchai of Richmond, California, with defrauding more than 1,000 retail investors, raising around $11.8 million.

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SEC Charges Private Equity Firm Over Fee Disclosure Failures to Affiliate

Posted on September 21st, 2023 at 11:03 AM
SEC Charges Private Equity Firm Over Fee Disclosure Failures to Affiliate

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Prime Group Holdings LLC, a private equity firm specializing in alternative real estate asset investments, with
inadequate disclosure of millions of dollars in real estate brokerage fees paid to a brokerage firm owned by its CEO.

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SEC Orders Legendary Capital Founder and REIT Advisors to Pay Nearly $5 Million

Posted on September 20th, 2023 at 8:49 AM
SEC Orders Legendary Capital Founder and REIT Advisors to Pay Nearly $5 Million

Corey Maple, co-founder of non-traded REIT sponsor Legendary Capital, has agreed to a $100,000 civil penalty to settle charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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SEC's Examination of RIAs Focuses on Leadership Changes

Posted on September 14th, 2023 at 10:09 AM
SEC's Examination of RIAs Focuses on Leadership Changes

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations issued a risk alert announcing its new focus.

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SEC Introduces Stricter Fee Disclosure Rules for Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms

Posted on September 13th, 2023 at 1:16 PM
SEC Introduces Stricter Fee Disclosure Rules for Hedge Funds and Private Equity Firms

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new rules that will compel hedge funds and private equity firms to provide more transparent information about their fees and impose restrictions on granting special privileges to investors.

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Unregistered Broker Faces SEC Charges for Illegally Selling Securities

Posted on September 11th, 2023 at 11:31 AM
Unregistered Broker Faces SEC Charges for Illegally Selling Securities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Blake Cathey with unlawfully selling securities of Florida-based Accanito Equity LLC, Accanito Equity II LLC, Accanito Equity III LLC, and Accanito Equity IV LLC to retail investors.

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SEC Accuses Florida Resident of Running $35 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting Church Members

Posted on August 2nd, 2023 at 11:51 AM
SEC Accuses Florida Resident of Running $35 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting Church Members

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Brent Seaman and several entities under his management with conducting fraudulent activities.

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SEC Proposes Reforms for Internet-Exclusive Investment Advisers

Posted on August 1st, 2023 at 10:51 AM
SEC Proposes Reforms for Internet-Exclusive Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced proposed amendments to the rule that allows specific investment advisers offering their services online to register with the Commission.

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PIABA Urges SEC to Limit RIAs' Mandatory Arbitration and Mandate Disclosure of Client Claims

Posted on July 28th, 2023 at 11:02 AM
PIABA Urges SEC to Limit RIAs' Mandatory Arbitration and Mandate Disclosure of Client Claims

The Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA), a trade group representing plaintiffs' lawyers, has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take action against the "broken" arbitration system used by investors bringing claims against registered investment advisers (RIAs).

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