The Securities Law Blog Latest SEC Investor Advisory Committee to… SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Examine Use of Complex Investment Products and Strategies by Self-Directed Investors and Discuss Practical Applications for Enhancing Financial Literacy at December 7 Meeting SEC Names Kate E. Zoladz as Regional… SEC Names Kate E. Zoladz as Regional Director of Los Angeles Office SEC Charges Phoenix-Area Real Estate… SEC Charges Phoenix-Area Real Estate Fund Adviser Jonathan Larmore with $35 Million Fraud
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Federal Securities Law Source Latest Deadline approaching for public… Deadline approaching for public companies to adopt Dodd-Frank clawback policies House votes to expand access to… House votes to expand access to accredited investor status Increasing commentary on the importance… Increasing commentary on the importance of ESG disclosure
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