On August 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought two settled administrative proceedings against a broker-dealer and one of its registered representatives for violations of Regulation Best Interest...more
8/21/2025
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Policies and Procedures ,
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Regulatory Requirements ,
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Securities Regulation
In May 2025, we summarized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Enforcement activity during the first quarter of the new presidential administration. With the second quarter now concluded, and Paul...more
7/15/2025
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Broker-Dealer ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Markets ,
Fraud ,
Insider Trading ,
Investment Adviser ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Fraud
The new presidential administration began on January 20, 2025, and change came quickly to many federal agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Inauguration Day, Paul S. Atkins was nominated...more
5/7/2025
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Regulatory Oversight ,
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Securities Fraud ,
Securities Regulation ,
White Collar Crimes