Aegis Capital Corp. allegedly profited from helping risky stocks debut on the stock exchange. Allegedly, these risky stocks eventually cost their customers billions of dollars. […]
Private Equity
Mar 22, 2024
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What is Private Equity? “Private equity” (or “P.E.”) is a type of alternative investment company that buys private companies, executes a plan to increase their […]
What is Affinity Fraud?
Mar 18, 2024
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Affinity fraud is a type of investment fraud where an individual seeks to defraud members of their own community by persuading them to invest in […]
Forex Trading
Feb 26, 2024
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Foreign exchange trading, or “forex” for short, has trillions of dollars of trading every year. Brokers may promote “forex” trading as a way to diversify […]
The U.S. Treasury Market is about to undergo a major change, one that could drastically change how hedge funds do business. Until now, buyers and […]
Investment Fraud Online
Feb 12, 2024
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Investment scams are on the rise, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Consumers reportedly lost $8.8 billion by investing in investment scams in 2022, a […]
Common Investing Mistakes
Feb 12, 2024
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The following common investing mistakes should be on every investor’s radar. Investing can allow investors to amass wealth effectively, save for retirement, and beat inflation. […]
SEC vs. Coinbase
Feb 6, 2024
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The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged in a complaint that Coinbase violated securities laws with its failure to register as an exchange and its failure […]
Securities Underwriting
Jan 22, 2024
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“Underwriting” refers to taking on risk in exchange for a fee. It has applications in banking and insurance as well as the securities industry. Securities […]
FINRA Rule 12206
Jan 22, 2024
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Investors should regularly review their account statements and keep in contact with their investment professionals, both for their own peace of mind and in case […]