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First-of-its-Kind Crypto Insider Trading Conviction

In the first insider trading case involving cryptocurrencies, a crypto trader was convicted of insider trading in federal district court and recently sentenced to 10 months in prison. The defendant, Nikhil Wahi, pleaded...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

SEC Enforcement: A Review of 3Q21

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The new Director of the Enforcement Division, Gurbir Grewal, assumed his position during the Third Quarter of 2021. Even if he hits the ground running it typically takes time to adjust to the environment. ...more

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SEC Enforcement Annual Report

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On November 2, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Enforcement Division issued its annual report, highlighting the Division’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and reviewing the enforcement actions for the...more

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SEC Enforcement’s Third Quarter: More Cases, Broader Reach

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The Commission frequently increases the rate at enforcement actions are filed in advance of the September 30th fiscal year end. That fiscal year end is followed by Congressional budget hearings where statistics are at least...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Financial Institutions Ought to Remain Alert to Illicit Financial Activity During Covid-19

On March 16, 2020, FinCEN advised Financial Institutions to be on the alert about fraudulent transactions and potential illicit behavior connected to Covid-19.  FinCEN encouraged Financial Institutions to contact their...more

White & Case LLP

Mitigating Risk of Fraud During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Any financial crisis, especially one as pronounced as that triggered by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, puts companies at heightened risk for fraud. With $2.2 trillion about to be made available for financial relief...more

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FINRA 2018 Priorities Letter Released

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FINRA recently published its 2018 Annual Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter, which identifies opportunities for firms to improve their compliance, supervisory and risk management policies or programs. ...more

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