SEC

New Goldman Hire Points to SAC's Survival

SAC Capital is under intense scrutiny from the government over alleged insider-trading violations, but at least one Wall Street firm with a track record of getting things right appears to be betting that the big hedge fund will ultimately survive.

Judge Holding Up SAC Settlement Asking Right Questions

A federal judge and a federal prosecutor share something in common not shared by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Both the judge and the prosecutor want to hear more from SAC Capital founder Steven A. Cohen.

SEC Gives OK to Online Investor Crowdfunding

Described by supporters as an effort to 'democratize' the investment landscape by allowing ‘mom and pop’ investors far greater access to the next potential Google.

SEC: Bankrate To Pay $15 Million for Cooking Books

The Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday that three former Bankrate executives were charged in the case that “involves fraudulent manipulation of the company’s financial results to meet analyst expectations.”

SEC Set to Approve CEO Pay-Gap Disclosure Rule

Regulators are set to approve a contentious new rule requiring companies to disclose the pay gap between rank-and-file employees and the chief executive, marking the culmination of years of debate and pressure on the Securities and Exchange Commission over a mandate from the 2010 Dodd-Frank law.

HSBC Says SEC is Probing its Asia Hires

HSBC said on Monday it was being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission in relation to hiring practices of candidates with ties to government officials in Asia.

SEC Targets Connecticut Bitcoin Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday charged two Connecticut-based Bitcoin mining companies and their founder with running a Ponzi scheme that defrauds investors.  

Credit Suisse Reaches Tentative $85M Settlement on 'Dark Pool' Probe

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 authorities to resolve allegations of wrongdoing in its private trading venue, according to a person familiar with the matter.

SEC Investigating Beverage Maker Diaego

The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Diageo PLC has been shipping excess inventory to distributors in an effort to boost the liquor company's results, according to people familiar with the inquiry.