On Aug. 29, SEC announced $1.8mn award for a whistleblower. Whistleblower awarded $1.8mn for information and help that were critically important to the success of an enforcement action involving misconduct committed overseas. The whistleblower provided extensive cooperation including the review of documents, sworn testimony, and continued to give new information that aided the investigation.
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DoJ Precious Metals Trader Spoofing
On Aug. 21, DoJ announced precious metals trader pleaded guilty. Trader, Christian Trunz, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and spoofing charges. Spoofing Activity Trunz was an executive director at a US bank; he was precious metals trader from Jul. 2007 to Aug. 2016, placing thousands of orders that he did not intend to execute. Orders were…
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C-FINTRAC Precious Metal Dealer
On Jul. 24, C-FINTRAC issued risks for precious metal dealers. Operational brief on risks, indicators for dealer in precious metals and stones (DPMS). Content Operational brief provides information and guidance on factors that expose retailers, wholesalers/suppliers, who are DPMS, to money laundering and terrorist financing. Indicators help DPMSs determine when to report suspicious transaction to…
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SEC Pirrello Liable Insider Trading
On Aug. 14, SEC announced broker found liable of insider trading. New Jersey securities broker Raymond J. Pirrello, Jr. found liable for insider trading. Jury found Pirrello liable, violated SEA S.10(b) and 14(e) and Rules 10b-5 and 14e-3. Alleged Violations Pirrello received highly confidential nonpublic information as to the impending acquisitions of Radiant Systems Inc.,…
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