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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

JPMorgan may admit wrongdoing in 'London whale' trades
Bank said to be in discussions with U.K. and U.S. regulators about accepting 'wrongful conduct.'
- JPMorgan in talks to admit wrongdoing over ‘London Whale’ losses [FT]
- 'London Whale' Unlikely to Face Charges [WSJ]

SEC files charges against hedge fund founder Cohen

Billionaire hedge-fund manager accused of failing to prevent insider trading at the fund he founded.

LAST UPDATE : Jul 19, 2013, 3:55 PM EDT

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Ex-KPMG partner charged with insider trading
Scott London and jeweler Bryan Shaw charged in connection with alleged insider trading in shares of five companies, prosecutors say.
- U.S. charges ex-KPMG partner in insider trading scheme [Reuters]
- KPMG affair highlights fight for change [FT]

U.S. SEC catches up to social media, raises questions

The ruling that U.S. businesses can now disseminate financial information to investors through social media has implications for corporations, shareholders, consumers, and social networks alike.

Published Date : Apr 03, 2013, 2:17 PM EDT

SEC embraces social media for Regulation FD reporting

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sensibly moves with the times, bringing social media into orbit of Regulation Fair Disclosure.

Published Date : Apr 02, 2013, 6:52 PM EDT

@SEC OKs #earnings
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved companies using social media such as Twitter and Facebook to announce key financial information.
- SEC Backs Social Media for Disclosing Corporate Information [WSJ]
- SEC embraces social media for Regulation FD reporting [Blouin Beat: Business]

Study highlights huge spending gaps between athletics and academics

Nick Saban, whose Alabama team has won three of the last four national championships, earned $5.32 million in 2012, but every conference football coach now earns at least $2 million.

LAST UPDATE : Jan 16, 2013, 11:27 AM EST

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U.S. SEC enforcer steps down
Robert Khuzami, enforcement director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, says he is stepping down after four-years.
- SEC enforcement chief steps down [FT]
- U.S. SEC enforcement chief Khuzami is leaving [Reuters]

Apple urges against human rights committee
Apple board members urged shareholders to vote against a separate committee for human rights.
- Apple doesn't want 'human rights committee'
- Apple admits it has a human rights problem

Netflix Facebook post tests fair disclosure rules
At issue in SEC action is whether post contained material information, and, if so, whether posting to Facebook counts as selective disclosure.
- Netflix CEO Hastings Faces SEC Action Over Facebook Post [Bloomberg]
- Netflix says CEO comments triggered SEC action [Reuters]

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