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10 of the Worst Financial Scams of the Past Century
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinWhile Charles Ponzi’s own scheme is a bit too old to qualify, his name figured into many more recent frauds.
November 07, 2025
Is Regulation by Enforcement Dead Under Atkins?: SEC RoundupThe SEC's enforcement activity has slowed to a crawl. Two former SEC economists explain the "unprecedented slowdown."
October 31, 2025
SEC Chief Revamps the Wells Notice ProcessGoing forward, SEC staff will provide the other side with at least four weeks to respond, Atkins said.
October 29, 2025
With Two Months to Go, RIA Deals Set New Full-Year Record: DeVoeWith a strong third quarter, the industry is set to surpass the 300-transaction mark for the first time.
October 29, 2025
Warren, Sanders Press SEC, Labor to Explain Guardrails on Alts in 401(k)sIn a letter Tuesday, the senators expressed "serious concerns" about making private investments available in the accounts.
October 28, 2025
Harvard Law Prof on Ending Quarterly Reports, Mandatory Arb: SEC RoundupHarvard Law Professor Hal Scott unpacks two current debates that will shape the future of U.S. public markets.
October 28, 2025
New Crypto ETFs Launch in Crowded Field Despite SEC ShutdownThe agency's shutdown guidance allows some filings to become effective automatically after 20 days.
October 27, 2025
Suit Accuses First Trust of Aiding $89M Fraud Targeting RetireesThe scheme involved "extraordinarily risky" structured notes tied to Zoom, Tesla, Netflix and Amazon stocks, the filing contends.