In late 2016, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) submitted a proposed new rule to the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) meant to protect older adults[...]
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Below I’ve examined 10 of the most infamous examples of ponzi schemes from recent U.S. history. [Related: What is a Ponzi Scheme?] 1. Louis J.[...]
FINRA rule 5240 is one in a series of regulations that helps to protect investors from fraud and other types of market manipulation. More specifically,[...]
Generally speaking, investments advisers are in the role of trying to predict what positions will go up and what will go down. While there are[...]
In some cases, investment fraud claims are straightforward. For example, there may be overwhelming evidence that proves that a financial advisor fabricated documents, forged their[...]
A statute of limitations set a deadline for when legal action must be taken in relation to a particular offense. Depending on the case or[...]
All too often, investors are duped into making an investment that promises extraordinary returns, later discovered to be a “Ponzi Scheme”.1 The term Ponzi Scheme[...]
Securities firms and brokers can’t always “blame it on the market” when it comes to investor losses. In addition to state and federal securities laws,[...]
The Structure of a Ponzi Scheme Ponzi schemes come in many forms, but usually contain the same type of structure. First, the promoter sets up[...]
Theories of liability in Ponzi cases normally include a claim for the sale of unregistered securities.1 The Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange[...]