SEC Stanford News

Stanford Scheme Victims Not Eligible for Securities Coverage: Court

A U.S. appeals court dealt a blow to the victims of Allen Stanford’s Ponzi scheme on Friday, ruling that they are not 0eligible under federal law to file claims seeking compensation for their losses. The decision by the U.S. Court …

SEC Battles Industry Fund over Stanford Victims’ Claims

U.S. regulators sought to overturn a 2012 court ruling that prohibited victims of Allen Stanford’s $7 billion Ponzi scheme from seeking compensation, in an unprecedented legal battle between the government and an industry-backed fund that protects investors. In oral arguments …