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Wall Street Banks Slapped with $549 Million in Fines for Using WhatsApp 'Off-Channel' at Work

Among the fined banks, Wells Fargo faces the steepest penalty at $125 million.

Business News

The SEC Is Possibly Investigating 'Conduct' Of Former First Republic Executives Prior to JP Morgan Sale

The probe is allegedly looking into whether then-executives of the now-failed bank "improperly traded on insider information."

Business News

The Manufacturer of a Staple American Home Brand Might Be Going Out of Business

The company cited "substantial doubt" in its ability to continue operating in a recent SEC filing.

Business News

Kim Kardashian Slammed With $1.26 Million SEC Fine For Charges Linked to Instagram Crypto Promo

The entrepreneur and reality star failed to disclose she received a $250,000 payment for promoting crypto platform EthereumMax.

Business News

Volkswagen Tried to Play an April Fool's Prank. Now, It's in Trouble With the SEC.

The automaker had joked about changing its name to reflect its foray into the electric vehicle market.

Business News

She Made History After Becoming the First Woman of Color to Head the SEC. Then, She Stepped Down After Just Five Days.

SEC enforcement director Alex Oh stepped down from her role after being scrutinized for her part in an ExxonMobil lawsuit.

Business News

Once Again, Elon Musk Said Something That Could Get Him in Trouble

The Tesla CEO made questionable comments to Wall Street analysts on a Jan. 27 conference call.

Business News

SEC Allows Coinbase to List Shares on Nasdaq, Marking Huge Win for Cryptocurrency Supporters

The listing gives further legitimacy to the use of digital currency among investors.

Business News

SEC Expands Accredited Investor Rule

More investors will qualify to make investments into startups, venture companies and funds and private offerings.

News and Trends

China's TechCrunch-like Website Files to Go Public, Shrugging U.S.-China Trade War Volatility

The filing came amid market rumours that the U.S. was considering delisting Chinese firms from U.S. stock exchanges.

News and Trends

Thailand Opens Up to Four Crypto Exchanges

The move will boost expansion of more crypto exchanges in the country

Business News

SEC Investigates Tesla for Possible Securities Law Breach

The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Tesla Motors Inc. waited too long to disclose a fatal crash in May that called into question the safety of a system in the car that takes control of steering and braking.

Business News

Jack Ma: Lawsuits and Probes Help Alibaba To Be Better Understood

Questions about Alibaba's growth rate and its relations with affiliated companies have dogged the firm for years.

Business News

Lending Club Under Probe by U.S. Justice Dept, Receives Subpoena

Monday's filing indicated that Lending Club had repurchased an additional $3.8 million in loans during the first quarter that did not meet investor criteria.