'For Investors’ Benefit, Companies Must Be More Inclusive,' Says Rep. Meeks
Every few weeks, my constituents in New York invest large swaths of their paychecks into American companies. New York City employees alone have invested nearly...
Securities and Exchange Commission
Fraud: Fake Credit Union Operator Admits Guilt
Indianapolis resident Timothy Coughlin created several fake credit unions in an attempt to get rich quick....
The JOBS Act: Acceptance of Crowdfunding Provision Likely to Increase Startup Growth
The JOBS Act has received support from lawmakers and startup advocates, as well as disapproval from critics who believe the bill could leave investors vulnerable...
Facebook Criticized Over Lack of Board Diversity
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is coming under fire for not inviting any women or minorities on its board of directors....
Oil Spill Cleanup Scams
Whenever there’s an opportunity, scammers often find a way to use their dirty little tricks to get into your pocket. Unfortunately, two scams related to...
Overview: The White House’s Financial Reform Plan
The White House issued a fact sheet on how the president's financial reform plan will affect African Americans....
The SEC’s New IDEA to Help Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission will unveil a new financial reporting system that it claims will lend clarity to public financial filings and make it...
SEC Sues Birmingham Mayor
Birmingham, Alabama, Mayor Larry Langford was sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday for allegedly accepting more than $156,000 from a friend whose investment...