SEC Administrative Proceedings

SEC Administrative Proceeding Against Rimar Capital for Fraud

The SEC has issued a notice of a proposed plan of distribution for funds collected in an administrative proceeding against Rimar Capital USA, Inc., Rimar Capital, LLC, Itai Royi Liptz, and Clifford Todd Boro. The proceeding found fraudulent conduct related to SAFE offerings and misrepresentations about an AI trading platform, resulting in penalties and disgorgement orders.

SEC Institutes Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Against NYSE

The SEC has instituted cease-and-desist proceedings against the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) LLC. This action stems from a critical systems disruption on January 24, 2023, which caused NYSE to fail to run opening auctions for 2,824 securities, leading to market-wide impacts including thousands of busted trades.

SEC Institutes Proceedings Against Canaccord Genuity LLC for Failing to File SARs

The SEC has instituted administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against Canaccord Genuity LLC for failing to file approximately 150 Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) related to its equity trading activities between February 2019 and March 2022. The firm allegedly failed to maintain an adequate AML surveillance program.

SEC charges EisnerAmper LLP with improper professional conduct

The SEC has instituted administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against EisnerAmper LLP for improper professional conduct during its 2020 audit of the Infinity Q Diversified Alpha Fund. The firm allegedly failed to obtain sufficient understanding of internal controls, gather adequate evidence, and exercise due professional care, violating PCAOB auditing standards.

SEC Bars Joel Castellanos for Unregistered Securities Sales

The SEC has barred Joel Castellanos from associating with any broker, dealer, or other regulated entity. Castellanos was found to have solicited and raised at least $25.2 million from over 1,222 investors through unregistered securities sales, acting as a sales agent for MJ Capital Funding, LLC.

SEC v. Zachary Miller - Administrative and Cease-and-Desist Proceedings

The SEC has instituted administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against Zachary Miller for acting as an unregistered broker in connection with fraudulent and unregistered securities offerings. Miller allegedly raised approximately $18.3 million from investors.

SEC Sanctions Shima Capital and Yida Gao for Misrepresentations

The SEC has sanctioned Shima Capital Management LLC and its owner Yida Gao for making material misrepresentations to investors. As a result, Shima Capital's registration as an investment adviser has been revoked.

SEC Sanctions Carole Liston for Investor Fund Misuse

The SEC has sanctioned Carole A. Liston for misusing investor funds, raising at least $5.7 million from approximately 200 investors nationwide. The sanctions follow a civil judgment permanently enjoining Liston from future violations of securities laws.

SEC Fines North East Asset Management $251,640.83 for Cherry-Picking

The SEC has fined North East Asset Management Group, Inc. and its principal, Gregory A. Zandlo, a total of $251,640.83 for engaging in cherry-picking. The funds will be used to create a Fair Fund for distribution to harmed investors.

SEC Fines Elanco Animal Health $15M for Misleading Revenue Disclosures

The SEC has fined Elanco Animal Health Inc. $15 million for misleading investors about its revenue growth between Q1 2019 and Q1 2020. The company used quarter-end incentives to meet internal targets without disclosing them, rendering public statements about revenue growth materially misleading. A Fair Fund has been established to distribute the penalty to harmed investors.