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SEC Charges BNY Mellon, Oppenheimer, Other Firms With Municipal Disclosure Failures
By Melanie WaddellIn first of its kind actions, SEC said four firms sold new issue municipal bonds without obtaining required disclosures for investors.
September 09, 2022
Ex-LPL Rep Pleads Guilty to Witness Tampering, FraudThe barred broker pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft last year but scrapped the plea deal.
September 09, 2022
SEC Hits 9 RIAs With Custody, Form ADV ViolationsSEC leaders are increasing their scrutiny of compliance with the custody rule and the private fund industry, a lawyer says.
September 08, 2022
SEC Chief Renews Vow to Crack Down on Crypto Industry Rule-BreakersCrypto investors deserve the same protections as investors in other securities, Gary Gensler said.
September 08, 2022
SEC Strikes Again on 12b-1 Fees, Fining Another RIAAventura Capital Management must pay more than $900,000 for 12b-1 fee and revenue sharing infractions.
September 07, 2022
Oppenheimer Fights $37M Arb Ruling Tied to Ponzi SchemeA FINRA panel said the BD must pay damages to investors allegedly bilked in a scheme run by a former rep.
September 05, 2022
More States Adopt Advisor CE RequirementsWhile many jurisdictions have adopted rules similar to the NASAA model rule, rules vary from state to state.
September 01, 2022
SEC Charges Malta-Based RIA in $75M SchemeThe RIA allegedly orchestrated the frauds through complex investment structures and a web of affiliate companies.