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SEC Staff Continues To Issue “Bad Boy” Waivers

The secret to obtaining a “bad boy” waiver from the Securities and Exchange Commission is to show: the bad act did not involve an intent to defraud; the misconduct did not involve the sale of securities; the actor has taken … Continue reading

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Crowdfunding Hedge Fund Investing

While some big institutional investors are bailing out of hedge funds, one new crowdfunding platform has raised $2 million to let accredited investors take part in them. In September, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System divested its entire $4 billion … Continue reading

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