Are we safer from Ponzi schemes now?

Jan 9, 2014
A lot has changed since Bernard Madoff defrauded $17 billion. Has it made a difference?

U.S. charges former JPMorgan bankers in 'London Whale' case

Aug 14, 2013
The penalty for taking a dangerous risk that shakes financial markets is what, exactly?

JPMorgan nears settlement with SEC over 'London Whale'

Aug 9, 2013
JPMorgan is likely to settle with the SEC, but the Whale himself won't be facing any criminal charges -- for now.

After Fab, can the SEC haul in bigger executive fish?

Aug 2, 2013
The SEC has six pending cases against 18 executives accused of misconduct before or during the financial crisis.

How a Tweet could cost you $2,000

Jul 3, 2013
Some people's Twitter musings are worth more than the Tweets of the rest of us according to the SEC.

Winklevoss twins plan Bitcoin fund IPO

Jul 2, 2013
The Winklevoss twins are trying to set up a fund that will allow investors to trade Bitcoins as if they were stock.

Sorry to say, but an apology costs money

Jun 19, 2013
SEC chairman Mary Jo White is pushing for more admissions of wrongdoing in cases of widespread harm to investors .
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairwoman Mary Jo White delivers remarks on May 3, 2013 in Washington, D.C. White is pushing for more admissions of wrongdoing  in cases of  widespread harm to investors .
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SEC rethinks sweetheart settlements

Jun 19, 2013
Many times when companies settle with the Securities and Exchange Commission, they don't have to admit they did anything wrong. That practice may be changing.

The SEC attempts to fix conflicts of interest in bond-rating

May 13, 2013
The SEC meets with experts Tuesday about the alleged conflicts of interest in the bond-rating industry, after delaying new rules to deal with the issue.
A sign for Moody's rating agency is displayed at the company headquarters in New York.
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The SEC gives social media a thumbs up

Apr 3, 2013
In a move that could change the way companies communicate with their investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission has ruled that company executives can use sites like Twitter and Facebook to release market moving news.