The Law of the Financial Markets from Top Securities Lawyers
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
By Mark J. Astarita, Esq. A repeating question on my website comes from brokers who are named in an arbitration proceeding by [...]
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SEC Extends Compliance Dates for Amendments to Investment Company Names Rule
March 15, 2025
SEC Grants Six-Month Extension for Fund Name Compliance Deadlines Washington, D.C., March 14, 2025 – The Securities and [...]
Tips for a Successful Securities Mediation
February 19, 2025
Tips for a Successful Securities Mediation Securities arbitration is a proven method for resolving disputes in the securities [...]
SEC Seeks Candidates for Membership on the Investor Advisory Committee
February 15, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking candidates for appointment as members of the SEC’s Investor Advisory [...]
Securities arbitration has become the most often-used method of resolving disputes in the securities industry. Since the late [...]
Securities arbitration has become the most often-used method of resolving disputes in the securities industry. Since the late [...]
By Mark J. Astarita, Esq. A repeating question on my website comes from brokers who are named in an arbitration proceeding by [...]
A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation. The operator, either an individual or organization, pays returns to its [...]
Securities arbitration has become the most often-used method of resolving disputes in the securities industry. Since the late [...]
By: Mark J. Astarita, Esq. Defending an SEC Investigation Do you need an SEC Investigation Attorney? The answer is probably yes, since facing an SEC investigation can be intimidating for individuals or organizations, and defending against it requires expertise and insight. The SEC is a powerful regulatory entity that can […]
Just about every securities broker is aware of the existence of the Protocol for Broker Recruiting (the “Broker Protocol”). Unfortunately, too many brokers think they understand the Protocol, and move forward with a transition without the assistance of experienced counsel. That leads to a motion for an injunction in court, with a […]
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 […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Joint Compliance Outreach Program, a two-day event… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah Astarita & Cox, […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) has published new reports and data on broker-dealers, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and business development companies (BDCs). Today’s reports provide the… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah Astarita & Cox, at 212-509-6544 […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to extend the compliance date to June 30, 2026, for the amendments to Rule 15c3-3 (the broker-dealer customer protection rule) that the Commission adopted on Dec. 20, 2024. The amendments require certain… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Investor Advocate today delivered its Report to Congress on the office’s objectives for fiscal year 2026. As detailed in the report, the Investor Advocate’s priorities for fiscal year 2026… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities lawyers at Sallah Astarita & […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kevin Muhlendorf will be the agency’s new Inspector General, effective July 28. Mr. Muhlendorf is a former SEC and Justice Department attorney who for the past nine years has been a partner in… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that David Saltiel, who has served as Acting Director of the Division of Trading and Markets, will depart the agency effective July 4, 2025. He has served as Acting Director since December 2024, and… SEC Press Release For more information, contact the securities […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Jamie Selway, an accomplished financial markets leader, as Director of the Division of Trading and Markets, effective June 17, 2025. “I’d like to welcome Jamie to the SEC,” said… SEC Press Release
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that investment management industry leader Brian T. Daly will become the new Director of the Division of Investment Management, effective July 8. Mr. Daly brings decades of experience serving in… SEC Press Release
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kurt Hohl, with nearly 40 years of accounting and auditing experience, has been named Chief Accountant, effective July 7, 2025. Acting Chief Accountant Ryan Wolfe will return to his role as… SEC Press Release
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Erik Hotmire will return to the SEC as Chief External Affairs Officer and Director of the Office of Public Affairs, effective June 16, 2025. “I am delighted that Erik is coming back to… SEC Press Release
