Court Ruling Spotlights ‘Cryptocurrency as Securities’ Question
A recent court ruling is providing more clarity to the question of when digital assets are subject to securities laws and serves as notice to issuers and investors alike of increased enforcement efforts by the SEC in cryptocurrency cases. U.S. District Judge Alvin...SEC ‘Blacklist’ Shines Spotlight on Companies Making False Claims to Investors
Did You Know that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) maintains a list with the names of companies that “falsely claim to be registered, licensed and/or located in the U.S.” while soliciting U.S. investors? What’s unbelievable is that there are even...Apartment Sector Could See a Sell-Off During Q1-Q2 2020
As the 2020 presidential election looms, apartment sales could take off during the first half of the year. Given that a new advisory study released by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) indicates a “significant...
What’s the Difference Between a Broker-Dealer and an Investment Adviser?
As more Americans become actively involved in investing to help fund their portfolios for retirement, education or other needs, the question arises: What type of financial professional is best suited to help? To answer that and to address other key considerations of...