The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Ltd., for conduct arising out of a massive bribery scheme. According to the… SEC Press Release
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SEC Charges BIT Mining with FCPA Violations in Connection with Bribery Scheme to Influence Members of Japanese Parliament
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that BIT Mining Ltd., formerly known as 500.com Limited, agreed to pay a $4 million civil penalty to resolve charges that it violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) from 2017 to 2019 by… SEC Press Release
Invesco Advisers Faces SEC Penalty for Misleading ESG Claims
In a recent enforcement action, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) penalized Invesco Advisers, Inc., accusing the investment management firm of making deceptive claims regarding the percentage of its assets under management (AUM) that incorporated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. This Atlanta-based investment adviser agreed to a $17.5 […]
JP Morgan Affiliates to Pay $151 Million to Resolve SEC Enforcement Actions
Oct. 31, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (JPMS) and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. (JPMIM) – both affiliates of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JP Morgan) – in five separate enforcement actions for failures including misleading disclosures to investors, breach of fiduciary duty, […]
SEC Announces New Members of Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced four new members of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. The new members were appointed to four-year terms and will join the 14 current Commission-appointed committee members. “I… SEC Press Release
SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss Approaches to Venture Capital Fundraising and Challenges Facing Emerging Fund Managers
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee today released the agenda for its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. The meeting will include a discussion of how venture capital fund managers are raising… SEC Press Release
SEC Adopts Rule Amendments and New Rule to Improve Risk Management and Resilience of Covered Clearing Agencies
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted rule amendments and a new rule to improve the resilience and recovery and wind-down planning of covered clearing agencies. The rule amendments establish new requirements regarding a covered clearing… SEC Press Release
SEC Charges Four Companies With Misleading Cyber Disclosures
Introduction to the SEC’s Recent Cybersecurity Charges The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced charges against four major corporations: Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, and Mimecast Limited. These companies were accused of making materially misleading disclosures regarding cybersecurity risks and incidents. Additionally, Unisys faced […]
SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2025 Priorities
2025 SEC Examination Priorities: A Comprehensive Overview for Investors and Registrants The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled its examination priorities for 2025, setting the agenda for monitoring compliance and mitigating risks in U.S. capital markets. This annual update informs investors, registrants, and financial institutions about the key focus […]
SEC Charges Advisory Firm WisdomTree with Failing to Adhere to Its Own Investment Criteria For ESG-Marketed Funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York-based investment adviser WisdomTree Asset Management Inc. with making misstatements and for compliance failures relating to the execution of an investment strategy that was marketed as… SEC Press Release
