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The SEC’s Whistleblower Program Proves Resilient Despite Adversity

Lauren Rushing Associate Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. 2018   In the span of one week, two financial services companies paid penalty fees to the Securities and Exchange Commission for intentionally undercutting the Whistleblower Program. Impeding whistleblower communication is averse to quashing misconduct in the marketplace, which is the program’s main goal. …
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SEC set to change how investors elect board members

Gilbert Carrillo Executive Editor Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. 2017   The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to propose new rules that would make it easier for shareholders to vote on board candidates nominated by investors, versus those pushed by the company’s management. What impact could this have on compliance departments? …
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