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Investment Advisers Act of 1940 False Advertising

Freiberger Haber LLP

Enforcement News: SEC Obtains Emergency Relief To Halt An Affinity Fraud That Raised Nearly $130 Million

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Affinity fraud is a type of investment fraud. In this form of fraud, the person committing the fraud preys upon members of an identifiable group, such as a religious or ethnic community, the elderly, or a professional group....more

Bracewell LLP

OCIE Releases Risk Alert Regarding Advertisements of Investment Advisers

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On September 14, 2017, OCIE published a Risk Alert identifying issues associated with Rule 206(4)(1) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advertising Rule”). The Risk Alert was based on observations of the OCIE staff...more

Broker-Dealer Compliance + Regulation

SEC Sanctions Investment Adviser For Materially False Advertisements

The SEC recently instituted proceedings against a registered investment adviser and its founder, CEO and majority shareholder for allegedly making material misstatements and omissions regarding the amount of assets...more

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

SEC Charges Investment Adviser for Misleading Performance Advertising

In a settled action, the SEC charged an investment adviser for false advertising and its chief compliance officer on related matters. The defendants did not admit or deny the charges....more

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