The over-the-counter market is where securities which do not trade on an exchange are traded. Securities traded on the this market are typically from smaller companies that do not meet the listing requirements from the exchanges. The OTC market is the default exchange for some securities, like corporate bonds. Alternatively, […]
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January 2022 Ponzi Schemes
From Kathy Bazoian Phelps’ Ponzi Scheme Blo. The reported stories reflect at least 5 new Ponzi schemes worldwide, 3 guilty pleas, more than 48 years of prison sentences, and an average age of approximately 47 for the alleged Ponzi schemers. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6895247004092514304
Defense of an SEC Enforcement Investigation
SEC enforcement investigations cover a wide range of targets and witnesses, from the big investment banks and their employees, to public companies to private companies who are soliciting investments, small companies. The SEC conducts its investigations privately, and does so by requesting voluntary cooperation or issuing subpoenas for documents and […]
Robo-Adviser Settles SEC Charges of Misleading Investors
A robo-adviser is an automated investment tool that uses mathematical algorithms to evaluate the prospects of various investment options and, in theory, choose the best one. Robo-advisors are digital platforms that provide automated, algorithm-driven financial planning services with little to no human supervision. A typical robo-advisor collects information from clients […]
SEC Issues Awards Totaling More Than $40 Million to Four Whistleblowers
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced three awards totaling more than $40 million to four whistleblowers who provided information and assistance in three separate covered actions. In the first order, the SEC issued an award of… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York […]
UBS YES Losses?
Investors who lost money in UBS’ Yield Enhancement Strategy (YES) may be able to recover their losses
SEC Charges Financial Adviser With Stealing Investor Funds to Pay Off Credit Cards, Buy Gold Coins
he Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a former New Jersey-based broker and investment adviser representative with stealing nearly $3 million from his advisory clients and brokerage customers, which he used to buy gold coins and other precious metals and funnel to family credit card accounts that he controlled. The […]
Credit Suisse to Pay Nearly $475 Million to U.S. and U.K. Authorities to Resolve Charges in Connection with Mozambican Bond Offerings
Credit Suisse Group AG has agreed to pay nearly $475 million to U.S. and U.K authorities, including nearly $100 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission, for fraudulently misleading investors and violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call Sallah […]
EDGAR – The SEC Public Company Database
EDGAR—The Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system is a database system used by the SEC that requires all public companies and certain individuals to submit required, time-sensitive documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The database is a trove of information regarding public companies, their financials, quarterly filings, […]
Here They Come – Trader Settles SEC Charges Regarding “Meme Stocks”
It didn’t take long for the SEC to target meme stock traders. The SEC filed charges in New Jersey alleging that the defendant became aware of the increased market volume and volatility driven by so-called “meme stocks” – stocks that were being actively promoted on social media platforms. He allegedly […]