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 […]
Enforcement
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 […]
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 […]
Theorem Fund Services Settles Charges for Ignoring Red Flags in a Fraud Scheme
Aug. 7, 2023 — The SEC announced settled charges against Theorem Fund Services LLC (TFS), a prominent fund administrator based in Boca Raton, Florida. The charges were brought against TFS for their failure to respond adequately to red flags related to a fraud perpetrated against a private fund and its […]
AI Use Investigated by Gavin
William Galvin, the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, has opened an investigation into the use of artificial intelligence by brokers. The investigation aims to understand how brokers use AI in their practices and whether there are any potential risks or issues related to its implementation. The focus is on ensuring […]
SEC Obtains Emergency Relief to Halt Crypto Asset Fraud Scheme Involving 18 Defendants
The SEC has obtained a temporary asset freeze, restraining order, and other emergency relief against Digital Licensing Inc., doing business as DEBT Box, and 18 other defendants in connection with a fraudulent scheme to sell crypto asset securities to hundreds of U.S. investors that raised approximately $50 million and unspecified […]
SEC Charges Florida Investment Adviser a Second Time for Insider Trading
Agrees to pay a penalty equal to three times his unlawful profits to settle charges Introduction The SEC filed a complaint against Charles Rustin Holzer, a former broker and family office executive. This comes after Holzer settled charges by the SEC last year related to his trading in options of […]
SEC Charges Samuel Masucci for Misleading ETF and Obtaining Rescue Financing
Introduction On August 1, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought charges against Samuel Masucci and entities under his control for allegedly disadvantaging an exchange-traded fund (ETF) they managed and misleading the ETF’s trustees to secure $20 million in rescue financing, thereby avoiding potential bankruptcy. As a result of […]
How SEC Investigations Work
Introduction SEC Enforcement proceedings can be intimidating. As former SEC Staff Attorneys, and Securities Defense Attorneys, the attorneys at Sallah Astarita & Cox, LLC can represent you in connection with an SEC investigation. If the investigation turns into an enforcement proceeding, will use our decades of experience to assist you […]