SEC Charges Cousins for Insider Trading in Kodak Stock Ahead of Company’s Planned Govt. Partnership to Assist in Response to COVID-19

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Andrew Stiles for insider trading in the stocks of Eastman Kodak Company and Novavax, Inc. based on nonpublic information related to both companies’ planned government partnerships to assist in the…

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SEC Finalizes Rules to Reduce Risks in Clearance and Settlement

The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted rule changes to shorten the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions in securities from two business days after the trade date (T+2) to one (T+1). The final rule is designed to…

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SEC Charges Final Participant in Multi-Million Dollar Scheme to Spread and Trade on False Rumors about Public Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Milan Vinod Patel, of Cumming, Georgia, for spreading more than 100 false rumors about public companies to generate more than $1 million in illicit trading profits. The SEC previously charged Barton…

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SEC Seeks Applicants for Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Seat

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the start of the selection process to fill a seat on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) that will become vacant in October. The PCAOB appointment is for a five-year term from…

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Kraken to Discontinue Unregistered Offer and Sale of Crypto Asset Staking-As-A-Service Program and Pay $30 Million to Settle SEC Charges

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Payward Ventures, Inc. and Payward Trading Ltd., both commonly known as Kraken, with failing to register the offer and sale of their crypto asset staking-as-a-service program, whereby investors…

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Issues with Self-Directed IRAs

The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, the NASAA, and FINRA have updated the Investor Alert to warn investors of potential risks associated with self-directed Individual Retirement Accounts (self-directed IRAs).

Self-directed IRAs allow investment in a broader—and potentially riskier—portfolio of assets than other types of IRAs. Those assets may include real estate, private placement securities, precious metals and other commodities, and crypto assets. Investors should be mindful that investing through self-directed IRAs raises risks, including fraudulent schemes, high fees, and volatile performance.

Remember, with a self-directed IRA the investor has sole responsibility for evaluating and understanding the investments in the account. Are you confident enough to invest your retirement savings without the advice of a financial professional?

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https://www.finra.org/investors/insights/self-directed-IRAs-risk-of-fraud

SEC Division of Examinations Announces 2023 Priorities

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations today announced its 2023 examination priorities. The Division publishes its examination priorities annually to provide insights into its risk-based approach, including the areas it…

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Activision Blizzard to Pay $35 Million for Failing to Maintain Disclosure Controls Related to Complaints of Workplace Misconduct and Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Activision Blizzard Inc., a video game development and publishing company, agreed to pay $35 million to settle charges that it failed to maintain disclosure controls and procedures to ensure…

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Silvestre Fontes Named Director of Boston Regional Office

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Silvestre A. Fontes has been named Regional Director of the Boston office, starting next week. John Dugan and Kevin Kelcourse, who have served as Acting Co-Regional Directors, will remain as…

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