On May 12, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) settled charges against GWFS Equities, Inc. (“GWFS”), a Colorado-based registered broker-dealer and affiliate of Great.
Cryptocurrency, and its most-noted asset Bitcoin, has been breaking into the mainstream press. While most lawyers have heard terms like “blockchain” and probably even know a few people.
Key Takeaways: ..According to FINRA, the number of reported instances involving broker-dealer fraudulent account takeovers (ATO) and related theft is on the rise. .
Action Highlights that Even Sophisticated Companies Serious about Compliance are not Immune from AML Enforcement – and the Importance of Cooperation When Cutting a Deal.