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SEC To Investigate Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Over Block-Trading Practices

Posted on February 23rd, 2022 at 3:03 PM
SEC To Investigate Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Over Block-Trading Practices

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has subpoenaed Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and several hedge funds in order to investigate the business of block trading.

 
 

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SEC Releases Statement On Private Fund Advisors Proposal

Posted on February 17th, 2022 at 12:10 PM
SEC Releases Statement On Private Fund Advisors Proposal

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing to amend the Investment Advisors Act to improve the efficiency, competition, and transparency of the activities of private funds’ advisors, according to SEC chairman Gary Gensler.

 
 

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SEC Obtains Final Judgement Against Indianapolis-Based Advisor Over Allegations Of Fraud

Posted on February 16th, 2022 at 12:04 PM
SEC Obtains Final Judgement Against Indianapolis-Based Advisor Over Allegations Of Fraud

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has entered a final consent judgment against an Indianapolis-based advisor, George Blankenbaker, and three of his entities who previously were charged with defrauding at least 100 investors out of at least $8 million.

 
 
 
 

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SEC to Advocate For More Transparent Fee Disclosures from Private Equity Firms

Posted on February 9th, 2022 at 1:09 PM

 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to consider and potentially implement rules requiring more expansive disclosures surrounding fees imposed by private equity firms.

 
 
 

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Advisors Face Scrutiny After Selling $2 Billion In GWG Junk Bonds

Posted on February 2nd, 2022 at 3:15 PM
Advisors Face Scrutiny After Selling $2 Billion In GWG Junk Bonds

An alternative asset manager that had issued a collection of high-yield bonds known as L Bonds, GWG Holdings Inc., has struggled to cover its interest payments.

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SEC Charges Former UBS Advisor For Alleged Misappropriation

Posted on January 28th, 2022 at 1:15 PM
SEC Charges Former UBS Advisor For Alleged Misappropriation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged a former UBS advisor, German Nino, for allegedly misappropriating $5.8 million of client funds.

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Wisconsin Advisor Barred After Allegations of Material Misrepresentations

Posted on January 12th, 2022 at 12:13 PM
Wisconsin Advisor Barred After Allegations of Material Misrepresentations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has barred an Appleton, Wisconsin-based advisor, Michael Shillin. 

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Experts Anticipate Reg BI Enforcement Actions, DOL Rollover Crackdown In 2022

Posted on January 11th, 2022 at 12:47 PM
Experts Anticipate Reg BI Enforcement Actions, DOL Rollover Crackdown In 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may actively levy enforcement actions pertaining to Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) while the Department of Labor (DOL) will emphasize a fiduciary rule that regulates rollover and insurance product recommendations in 2022, according to industry experts.

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Boston Man Agrees To SEC Settlement After Guilty Plea

Posted on January 6th, 2022 at 3:05 PM
Boston Man Agrees To SEC Settlement After Guilty Plea

A Boston man accused of defrauding investors has agreed to a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after pleading guilty in a parallel criminal case.

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