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Whistleblower awarded $1.7M in SEC’s 100th individual payout
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued its 100th individual whistleblower award Monday when a tipster received $1.8 million for providing the agency with information that alerted staff to ongoing securities violations.
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Whistleblower advocates up in arms over changes to SEC program
More than two years after proposing them, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a series of controversial amendments to its whistleblower program designed to make the issuance of awards more streamlined and efficient.
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SEC names Berger deputy director of Enforcement
The Securities and Exchange Commission named Marc Berger deputy director of the Division of Enforcement, also promoting Richard Best to take over for Berger as director of the New York Regional Office.
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Crenshaw, Peirce sworn in as SEC commissioners
The Securities and Exchange Commission has a female majority board with the swearing in of Commissioners Caroline Crenshaw and Hester Peirce.
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SEC Chair Clayton’s SDNY nomination may melt in harsh spotlight
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton will be in for the fight of his life to secure a nomination to become the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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Like it or not, Clayton caught up in Trump machine
SEC head Jay Clayton has largely stayed out of the spotlight … until now, as he finds himself embroiled in a controversy that wasn’t of his own making. Such is life as a cog in the Trump machine.
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SEC guidance: Areas of focus for Reg BI
The SEC confirmed the June 30 compliance date for its Regulation Best Interest rule, in addition to sharing a handful of areas that deserve attention when making recommendations to investors in accordance with new policy.
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SEC changes M&A rules for first time in 30 years
SEC Chair Jay Clayton says recent updates to M&A rules will enhance investor information and slash unnecessary costs, but critics argue the changes limit investor transparency and better serve larger corporations.
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SEC won’t delay Reg BI amid pandemic
The Securities and Exchange Commission has no plans to delay its controversial Regulation Best Interest rule despite the impact the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had on U.S. markets.
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SEC extends filing deadlines for firms impacted by coronavirus
Certain companies have been granted a reprieve by the SEC, which is extending some filing deadlines due to coronavirus interference.
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A modern, corporate-friendly SEC glides into 2020
There are a few clouds on the horizon as some on Capitol Hill wonder whether a purported concern for the “Main Street investor” is cloaking a deregulation initiative.
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SEC’s Clayton: Talk of whistleblower cap ‘misguided’
Amid controversy surrounding proposed changes to the SEC’s whistleblower program, Chairman Jay Clayton continues to stress any adjustments won’t include a cap on awards.
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Technology at center of Clayton-moderated discussion at SEC
“Message received,” SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said as panelists at his discussion on global macroeconomic trends emphasized how technology is affecting markets and why regulators must lead rather than follow.
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SEC’s Clayton pushes modernization at UPenn speech
Touting the SEC’s recent accomplishments, Chairman Jay Clayton maintains modernization helps advance the regulator’s “tripartite mission” and gives some hints about next year’s agenda.
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ISS asks court to toss SEC proxy adviser guidance
In a lawsuit filed against the SEC, advisory firm ISS argues that, contrary to SEC opinion, proxy advice is not a solicitation under securities laws.
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SEC champions proposals to amend outdated proxy solicitation rules
SEC Chair Jay Clayton and Commissioner Elad Roisman, among others, convened a roundtable to explore proposals to proxy voting rules calling for consistent regulation across the markets and better disclosure of conflicts to clients.
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SEC Bitwise Bitcoin ETF rejection may signal end to cryptocurrency trades
In a 112-page order, the SEC argued against allowing shares of the Bitwise Bitcoin exchange traded fund to be listed or traded because of the likelihood of financial crime surrounding the cryptocurrency.
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SEC’s ‘test-the-waters’ rule could be boon for future IPOs
The SEC has adopted a rule that allows companies interested in potentially going public to gauge interests in IPOs, instead of just emerging growth companies covered under the current rule.
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SEC, Libra called out at House Financial Services hearing
At the first get-together of all five SEC commissioners at a Congressional hearing since 2007, House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters said the regulator “is not fulfilling its mission as Wall Street’s cop.”
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SEC explores possible new rules on auditor independence
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has instructed staff to follow up on concerns raised in public comments with respect to auditor independence requirements.
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