The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force has announced the agenda and panelists for its April 11 roundtable, “Between a Block and a Hard Place: Tailoring Regulation for Crypto Trading.” “Hearing the public’s concerns and… SEC Press Release
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By Building Wealth, Investors Power U.S. Economy
How Investing Fuels the U.S. Economy and Builds Your Financial Future The SEC Shines a Light on Investing During National Financial Literacy Month Each April, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), through its Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA), uses National Financial Literacy Month to spotlight the critical […]
SEC Charges Three Arizona Individuals with Defrauding Investors in $284 Million Municipal Bond Offering That Financed Sports Complex
False Revenue Projections at Heart of $284 Million Bond Fraud The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against Randall “Randy” Miller, Chad Miller, and Jeffrey De Laveaga, accusing them of orchestrating a deceptive municipal bond scheme involving fabricated financial documents. The scheme allegedly misled investors in two […]
SEC Charges Investment Adviser and Firm for Fraud and Breaching Fiduciary Duties
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against David Yow Shang Chiueh, an investment adviser based in East Hanover, New Jersey, along with his firm, Upright Financial Corp. The charges stem from multiple violations, including excessive investment concentration and fraudulent activities that led to significant financial losses for […]
SEC Extends Compliance Dates for Amendments to Investment Company Names Rule
SEC Grants Six-Month Extension for Fund Name Compliance Deadlines Washington, D.C., March 14, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a six-month extension for compliance with the Investment Company Act “Names Rule” amendments. Originally adopted in September 2023, these amendments aim to prevent misleading fund names that […]
SEC Charges Investment Adviser and Two Officers for Misuse of Fund and Portfolio Company Assets
SEC Takes Action Against Investment Adviser and Executives Over Misappropriation of Assets Washington, D.C., March 7, 2025 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced settled charges against registered investment adviser Momentum Advisors LLC, along with its former managing partner Allan J. Boomer and former chief operating officer Tiffany […]
How SEC Investigations Work: Process, Defense Strategies & Legal Guidance
Introduction -Why an SEC Investigation Demands Strategic Counsel SEC Investigations, and ultimately SEC enforcement proceedings, can be disruptive and devastating events for individuals and corporations. Understanding how SEC investigations work, and hiring an experienced securities defense attorney is crucial. Understanding what to expect during the SEC investigation will also help […]
SEC Seeks Candidates for Membership on the Investor Advisory Committee
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking candidates for appointment as members of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee, which was established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to help protect investors and improve… SEC Press Release
SEC Announces 44th Annual Small Business Forum to Impact Capital-Raising Policy
Washington, D.C., Feb. 14, 2025 — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to host the 44th Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. This pivotal event will take place on April 10 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET, bringing together stakeholders […]
Extension of Form PF Amendments Compliance Date
The Securities and Exchange Commission, together with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), extended the compliance date for the amendments to Form PF that were adopted on Feb. 8, 2024. The compliance date for these amendments, which was originally March 12, 2025, has been extended to June 12, 2025. Form […]









