The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted new rules and rule amendments to enhance the regulation of private fund advisers and update the existing compliance rule that applies to all investment advisers. The new rules and amendments are… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New […]
Month: August 2023
SEC Charges Former New Jersey Corrections Officer with Crypto Fraud Scheme Targeting Law Enforcement Personnel
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged former New Jersey State Correctional Police Officer John A. DeSalvo with fraudulently raising funds through the unregistered offering of the Blazar Token, a crypto asset security he created but that… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York […]
SEC Reopens Comment Period for Enhanced Safeguarding Rule for Registered Investment Advisers Proposal
The Securities and Exchange Commission today reopened the comment period on its proposed rule that would redesignate and amend the current custody rule under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to enhance protections of customer assets managed by… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New […]
SEC Adopts Amendments to Exemption From National Securities Association Membership
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted rule amendments that narrow the exemption from Section 15(b)(8) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which requires any broker or dealer registered with the Commission to become a member of a… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call […]
SEC lawyers learned ‘nothing’ from Ripple case
From Finbold.com: https://finbold.com/legal-expert-blasts-arrogant-sec-lawyers-for-learning-nothing-from-ripple-case/ While the cryptocurrency industry is waiting for the final outcome of the protracted court battle between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), legal expert and amicus curiae for the blockchain company John E. Deaton has criticized the regulator’s legal team. Indeed, Deaton accused […]
Misleading Advertising and Compliance Failures: SEC Charges Titan Global Capital Management
The SEC has taken action against Titan Global Capital Management USA LLC, a FinTech investment adviser based in New York. The charges revolve around the company’s use of misleading hypothetical performance metrics in its advertisements. Additionally, Titan has been accused of multiple compliance failures that led to distorted disclosures concerning […]
The Akazoo Scandal: SEC Charges Crowe U.K. LLP and Key Executives for Deficient Audit Practices
Introduction The SEC has filed claims against Crowe U.K. LLP, a prominent London-based audit firm, its CEO, Nigel Bostock, and senior auditor, Matthew Stallabrass. The charges stem from the firm’s alleged inadequate audit of Akazoo Limited, a notable music-streaming company. This exposé sheds light on the critical details surrounding the […]
Inside the SEC Whistleblower Office
An insightful look into the workings of the SEC Whistleblower Program. The Wall Street Journal presents an article that includes excerpts from an interview with Nicole Creola Kelly, who is the SEC’s head of its whistleblower program. She addresses the criticism in recent years in both circuit courts and […]
Settlement:Bittrex Settles Charges of Operating Unregistered Securities Exchange
Introduction: The SEC has announced a settlement involving Bittrex Inc., a prominent crypto asset trading platform, and its co-founder, William Shihara. The agreement pertains to charges of operating an unregistered national securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency. Bittrex Inc.’s foreign affiliate, Bittrex Global GmbH, is also included in the settlement, […]
Grupo Aval Fined $40 Million for Violating Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Introduction: The SEC has taken legal action against Colombian conglomerate Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A., commonly known as Grupo Aval S.A., along with its subsidiary, Corporación Financiera Colombiana S.A. (Corficolombiana), for their alleged violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). This case sheds light on illicit activities within […]
