The Law of the Financial Markets from Top Securities Lawyers
Sunday, December 21, 2025
The SEC’s Division of Examinations prioritizes examinations of certain practices, products, and services that it believes present potentially heightened risks to investors or the integrity of the U.S. capital markets. They have announced the 2024 examination priorities. Here is a summary of the Broker-Dealer priorities for 2024. We summarized the […]
The SEC’s Division of Examinations prioritizes examinations of certain practices, products, and services that it believes present potentially heightened risks to investors or the integrity of the U.S. capital markets. They have announced the 2024 examination priorities. Here is a summary of the INvestment Advisor priorities. Advisors are urged to […]
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 […]
Introduction The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its commitment to emphasizing the significance of investor education and protection during the World Investor Week (WIW) 2023, which is scheduled from October 2nd to October 8th. The ever-evolving landscape of technologies and digital tools has revolutionized the investment landscape, making […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced that registration is open for a virtual Compliance Outreach Program for municipal market… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at 212-509-6544.
The SEC has recently disclosed that Albemarle Corporation, a prominent global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Charlotte, has agreed to a substantial settlement of over $103.6 million. This settlement is in response to the SEC’s charges that Albemarle violated several key provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), specifically […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Newell Brands Inc., a Georgia-based consumer products company and its former CEO, Michael Polk, with misleading investors about Newell’s core sales growth, a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed tailored disclosure requirements and offering processes for offerings of registered index-linked annuities (RILAs). The amendments would highlight key information about RILAs, allow insurance… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at 212-509-6544.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against New York-based registered investment adviser D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P. for raising impediments to whistleblowing by requiring employees to sign agreements prohibiting the… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers at […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against accounting firm Prager Metis CPAs, LLC and its California professional services firm, Prager Metis CPAs LLP, (together, Prager) for violating auditor independence rules and for aiding… Read the Full Press Release Have a securities law question? Call New York Securities Lawyers […]
