SEC chairman suggests no-action pause could continue In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: Ballotpedia · Jul 15
New York AG Charges Long Island Man With Fraudulently Collecting Over $100,000 in Social Security Disability Benefits New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest and indictment of Raymond Phillips, 40, of Huntington, Suffolk County, for allegedly fraudulently collecting more than $100,000 in Social Security disability benefits, according to an official announcement from the Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG). The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 15
Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton refuses to say Biden won 2020 election Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, and is facing senators for confirmation as the US’s top spy The Guardian - US · Jul 15
An SEC email address mix-up is causing confusion and threatening to disrupt its proposal to scrap quarterly reporting requirements The SEC has received more than 66,000 comment submissions on the controversial rule, and now, claims that there may have been a typo in the email address published in the Federal Register, could cause big headaches. Fortune · Jul 14
SEC mulls change to self-reporting The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering reviewing its shareholder disclosure framework to strengthen investor confidence and avoid a repeat of the recent incorrect self-declared reporting that involved True Corporation. Bangkok Post · Jul 14
What SK Hynix's U.S. Debut Reveals About Wall Street's Leveraged ETF Craze The rapid launch of leveraged funds tied to South Korea's AI chip champion underscores how retail demand has reshaped one of Wall Street's most popular investment products. International Business Times · Jul 14
Retail Fraud Is Getting Federal Attention From the SEC—Why Investors and Shoppers Should Care Retail fraud is no longer viewed as just a problem for individual victims or online marketplaces. It has become a growing concern for financial regulators because fraudulent schemes can damage consumer confidence, disrupt markets, and cost investors billions of dollars. In July 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced… Budget and the Bees · Jul 13
The SEC Just Formed a Retail Fraud Working Group: What Everyday Investors Should Watch The SEC just created a Retail Fraud Working Group, putting a spotlight on the growing challenge of protecting everyday investors from schemes designed to separate people from their money. The new group will focus on identifying and fighting fraud that targets retail investors, including offering frauds, pump-and-dump schemes, market manipulation,… The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 13
New 'Anti-Elon' ETFs Allow Investors to Avoid Tesla and SpaceX Subversive Markets Lab's ETFs exclude Elon Musk-linked companies like Tesla and SpaceX, offering a unique, actively managed way to access the US market while addressing governance and volatility concerns. International Business Times UK · Jul 13
US Stock Market: SEC tightens disclosure rules for activist investors, raising transparency bar The US SEC has tightened disclosure rules for activist investors, requiring greater transparency around client identities in key regulatory filings. The new guidance could reshape shareholder activism by increasing disclosure obligations for hedge funds and special purpose investment vehicles, while reigniting debate over investor privacy, corporate governance and campaign financing. The Economic Times · Jul 13
SEC filings need review Confidence in Thailand's capital market has been shaken again after the name of an obscure individual, Supaporn Phimpong, appeared in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings as the reported owner of a 7% stake in True Corporation. True executives said they were unaware of such a shareholder. Bangkok Post · Jul 12
The Retirement Income Sources Most People Forget to Include in Their Plan Retirement income often looks like a simple equation: savings, investments, and Social Security. Yet many people leave valuable income options sitting in the background, almost like forgotten tools buried in a garage corner. Adding those overlooked sources to a retirement plan can create more flexibility, reduce financial stress, and help… The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 12
Coinbase's Top Lawyer Is Leaving Right Before the Biggest Vote in Crypto History Paul Grewal spent six years as Coinbase's chief legal officer, took the company public, and beat the SEC in a case that could have gutted the entire US crypto industry. International Business Times · Jul 11
Why the 2026 IPO boom is about to broaden beyond AI mega-deals After SpaceX’s record IPO, investors are starting to eye new sectors. Fortune · Jul 11
The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 10 Deepfakes and Fake AI ‘Breakthroughs’: The Investment Scams the SEC Is Now Targeting Artificial intelligence has created some incredible tools, but it has also created a shiny new playground for scammers wearing digital disguises. Fake videos, cloned voices, and flashy claims about “revolutionary” AI companies are becoming part of a new generation of investment tricks designed to make money disappear faster than a…
Kiplinger · Jul 10 The Best All-in-One ETFs to Keep Your Investment Portfolio Simple The best all-in-one ETFs are diversified funds that can simplify investing with a single low-cost holding.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 10 Ranking the 50 Best College Football Players of All Time Ahead of the 2026 college football season, Sports Illustrated has ranked the 50 greatest players in the sport’s 150-plus-year history.
Kiplinger · Jul 10 How Business Owners Can Unlock Capital They Didn't Know They Had Business owners often struggle to secure funding because they don't realize commercial lending is more flexible than traditional banks. Here are some options.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 10 Marcus Spears Jr. Will Play for Texas in 2027—Can He Help Make the Longhorns ‘A Big Thing Again?’ Coach Sean Miller has the arrow pointing up in Austin after a tumultuous decade.
International Business Times · Jul 9 Crypto Bill Fight Moves Back To The Senate As White House Rejects Claims It Is Refusing To Make Nominations For Key Appointments The White House pushed back Thursday against claims that it has refused to nominate Democratic commissioners to key financial regulators, adding another dispute to the debate over U.S. cryptocurrency rules as the Senate prepares to return from recess.
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Judge has ‘serious misgivings’ about a $1.5M fine over Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover - but approves it anyway Shortly before Trump was inaugurated, federal regulators accused Musk of failing to disclose his growing stake in Twitter on time in 2022, an oversight estimated to have saved him more than $150 million
The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 9 6 Conflict-of-Interest Disclosures Investors Should Examine Before Any Money Move Money moves often come with excitement. Buying a fund, opening an account, rolling over retirement savings, or following a financial recommendation can feel like taking a big step toward a stronger future. But before signing anything or moving a dollar, investors should look closely at conflict-of-interest disclosures that reveal who…
Bangkok Post · Jul 9 SEC expands self-reporting probe The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is widening its investigation into whether false information reports linked to Supaporn Phimpong were intentionally submitted to the electronic reporting system, which is a violation of securities law.
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 'Is This a One-Time Deal for Musk?': Judge Slams SEC for Letting Elon Keep $150M in Twitter Profits" Elon Musk settles with the SEC for $1.5 million over delayed Twitter stock disclosures, keeping $150 million in alleged profits. A judge questions the fairness and implications of the deal.
Reason · Jul 9 Robert Reich's CEO Pay Chart Is Wrong. Here's the Real Math. The former U.S. labor secretary presents economic data in deceptive ways.