U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) News

SEC Charges 2 Investment Firms, Doles Out $400,000 in Fines, for ‘AI Washing’

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission this week said it settled charges against two investment advisers related to “AI washing.” The firms, Delphia Inc. and Global Predictions Inc, will pay a total of $400,000 in civil penalties for making false …

Bankrupt Crypto Lender Genesis to Pay $21M to Settle SEC Charges

Genesis Global Capital LLC has agreed to pay a $21 million civil fine to settle charges that it illegally sold securities through its crypto lending program without registering them, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday. The deal …

Sierra Club Sues SEC for Weakening Climate Risk Disclosure Rules

A major environmental group has sued to challenge new rules issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requiring public companies to report climate-related risks, arguing they do not go far enough to protect investors. The Sierra Club and the …