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By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne |
March 26, 2012
One day after Allen Stanford was convicted on March 6 of operating a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, the CEO of the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (SIPC) told lawmakers that SIPC is not responsible for reimbursing Stanford investors for their losses.
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By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne |
February 22, 2012
The 68-page report, the results of which include actions taken based on public comment and concerns voiced by members of Congress, includes 15 recommendations that cover everything from increased protections for consumers to continuing public education.