SEC
PEOPLE MOVES: SEC, First State, Ashburton
The US regulator has appointed co-directors of its Enforcement Division, while First State Investment is losing its head of global resources and Ashburton Investments bolsters its multi-asset team.
North America | 5 Jun 17
US Supreme Court rules adviser won’t have to repay $35m
The Securities and Exchange Commission has lost a US Supreme Court case to force an investment adviser to repay nearly $35m (£27m, €31m) his companies stole, as his actions fell outside the statute of limitations.
North America | 11 May 17
Barclays fined $97m for overcharging advice clients in US
Barclays has agreed to pay more than $97m (£74.9m, €89.2m) to refund advice and mutual fund sales fees to US clients who were charged for services they did not receive.
Three Brits arrested in Philippines over boiler room scam
Three British nationals allegedly involved in a investment scam have been arrested in the Philippines.
North America | 29 Mar 17
US regulator ‘freezes’ lottery ticket boiler room scam
A boiler room scam selling shares in a lottery ticket company that spent investor money on strip clubs, among other things, has had its assets frozen by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).