Search Results for: Securities and Exchange Commission
Credit Suisse Reaches Tentative $85 Million Settlement on ‘Dark Pool’ Probe
September 15th, 2015
Bank to pay $30 million to New York, $55 million to federal authorities Credit Suisse Group AG, one of the biggest operators of a “dark pool,” reached a tentative agreement to pay around $85 million to New York and federal ...
Ex-Wells Fargo trader beats SEC insider trading charges
September 15th, 2015
A former Wells Fargo & Co trader on Monday was cleared of insider trading charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after a major appellate decision limited authorities’ ability to pursue such cases. Following a trial before ...
List of companies offering services, all operating unlawfully in Belgium
September 14th, 2015
The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has, on several occasions, warned the public against the activities of various providers of/intermediaries in binary options and forex products, as well as against the activities of various so-called “boiler rooms”, all ...
Kcg Launches Direct-To-Client Market Making Relationship, Acknowledge
September 11th, 2015
Combines Advanced Technology with Increased Transparency and Accountability to Drive Enhanced Long-term Liquidity Strategies Acknowledge Execution Protocols to be Made Publicly Available for All Asset Classes KCG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KCG) announced today the launch of KCG Acknowledge, a direct-to-client ...
Looming FOMC meeting keeps Asian stocks on edge
September 11th, 2015
Asian stocks see-sawed on the final trading day of the week, as investors eyed increased uncertainty heading into the Federal Reserve‘s crucial meeting on interest rates next week. The Fed is widely expected to raise its near-zero interest rate as ...
SEC Announces Fraud Charges Against Financial Adviser
September 10th, 2015
SEC Announces Fraud Charges Against Financial Adviser Accused of Greatly Exaggerating Assets Under Management and Investment Returns on Paid Radio Program The Securities and Exchange Commission announced fraud charges against a Maryland-based financial services firm and its founder/CEO accused ...
SEC Charges Three RMBS Traders With Defrauding Investors
September 9th, 2015
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against three traders accused of repeatedly lying to customers relying on them for honest and accurate pricing information about residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). The SEC alleges that Ross Shapiro, Michael ...
Ex-Merrill Lynch Broker Ordered to Pay Restitution for Insider Trading
August 26th, 2015
Scheme used offshore brokerage account to make trades based on Qualcomm inside information A former Merrill Lynch broker was ordered to pay $1.4 million in restitution to the brokerage on Tuesday for his role in an insider-trading scheme involving ...
China probing brokers, regulators for possible stock crimes
August 26th, 2015
Employees of one of China‘s biggest securities firms and one current and one former employee of its market regulator are under investigation on suspicion of illegal stock trading, state media reported Wednesday, amid the collapse of a stock price ...
SEC Announces Asset Freeze Against Alleged EB-5 Fraudster in Seattle Area
August 26th, 2015
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an asset freeze obtained against a man in Bellevue, Wash., accused of defrauding Chinese investors seeking U.S. residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program by investing in his companies. The SEC ...
