Washington D.C., Nov. 29, 2023 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed charges against ArciTerra Companies LLC, a Phoenix-based real estate investment firm, and its CEO, Jonathan M. Larmore. The allegations surround a complex, multi-year scheme to misappropriate over $35 million from investor funds managed by ArciTerra. Additionally, […]
Month: November 2023
SEC Names Kate E. Zoladz as Regional Director of Los Angeles Office
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Kate E. Zoladz has been named Regional Director of the Los Angeles Office, effective Dec. 3, 2023. Ms. Zoladz has served as Acting Co-Director since June 2023 and as the Associate Regional… SEC Press Release
SEC Adopts Rule to Prohibit Conflicts of Interest in Certain Securitizations
SEC Implements Rule 192 to Safeguard Against Conflicts of Interest in Asset-Backed Securities Washington D.C., Nov. 27, 2023 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted Securities Act Rule 192. This rule, designed to enforce Section 27B of the Securities Act of 1933, as introduced by Section 621 of […]
SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss the Accredited Investor Definition and the Role of Diversity in the Investment Process
SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee has announced the agenda for its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The meeting will delve into key topics concerning small businesses and investors. Morning Session: Accredited Investor Definition Discussion […]
SEC Charges Kraken for Unregistered Securities Operations
Kraken operated its crypto trading platform as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency. SEC seeks an injunction, disgorgement and penalties
SEC Charges New York Businessman with Fraud and Unregistered Sales of Securities to Investors Seeking Permanent Residency in the U.S.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Nadim Ahmed, a New York-based businessman and his companies, NuRide Transportation Group, LLC and NYC Green Transportation Group, LLC, with making fraudulent misrepresentations in securities offerings… SEC Press Release
SEC Adopts Rules to Improve Clearing Agency Governance and Mitigate Conflicts of Interest
On November 16, 2023, the SEC took a significant step towards fortifying the stability of clearing agencies by implementing innovative rules aimed at diminishing the influence of conflicts of interest on their boards of directors or equivalent governing bodies. What is a Clearing Agency? Clearing agencies, also known as clearinghouses, […]
SEC 2023 Enforcement Recap
A Recap of Fiscal Year 2023 Enforcement Actions The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has continued its enforcement actions, announcing a total of 784 enforcement actions during fiscal year 2023. Here are the securities litigation enforcement highlights from the SEC for the past year. Diverse Enforcement Landscape Stand-Alone Actions Surge […]
Charter Communications to Pay $25 Million Penalty for Stock Buyback Controls Violations
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against Charter Communications Inc. for violating internal accounting controls requirements relating to its stock buybacks. According to the SEC’s order, Charter’s board… SEC Press Release
Albemarle Corp. to Pay SEC More Than $103 Million to Settle FCPA Violations
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Charlotte-based Albemarle Corporation, a global specialty chemicals company, agreed to pay more than $103.6 million to settle the SEC’s charges that it violated the anti-bribery, recordkeeping,… SEC Press Release