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Paul Atkins Takes Helm of a Very Different SEC
By Melanie WaddellThe new chair must grapple with turbulent markets, tariffs, DOGE on site and a slimmed-down agency.
April 08, 2025
Fired Edward Jones Broker Charged With Fraud, Money Laundering in Alleged Theft From WidowJohn Winslow is accused of taking over $920,000 from a client and trading gold coins to conceal it.
April 03, 2025
SEC Nominee Atkins Advanced by Senate Banking CommitteeIf confirmed by the Senate, Atkins is expected to rein in SEC enforcement and shape digital asset regulations.
April 02, 2025
SEC to Restructure Regional OfficesThe change impacts 10 locations and will become effective April 9.
April 02, 2025
Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor Sentenced to 12 Years in Fraud SchemeJesus Rodriguez of El Paso, Texas, spent clients' money on himself, including a Lamborghini purchase, authorities found.
April 02, 2025
Commonwealth Wins Reversal of $93M SEC Revenue Sharing PenaltyA court last year found Commonwealth liable for failing to disclose a mutual fund revenue-sharing pact.
March 31, 2025
Musk’s DOGE Staffers Arrive at SEC to Hunt for Spending CutsSEC staff were instructed to treat Musk advisors as internal employees, according to an email.
March 27, 2025
FINRA Orders Firm Expelled After Chief Justice Denies Emergency ClaimThe expulsion of Alpine Securities, which is challenging FINRA's constitutionality, won't take effect unless the SEC upholds it.