This content is from: Culture After Reddit Users Drove Up GameStop, the SEC Cracks Down on Social Media Touting The SEC suspended trading of an inactive company after a potentially coordinated attempt on social media to drive up its shares. By Christine Idzelis February 11, 2021
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This content is from: Corner Office Apollo Names Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as Independent Director The private equity firm is expanding its board after Leon Black announced his retirement. By Christine Idzelis February 18, 2021
This content is from: Portfolio The SEC Relaxed Fund-of-Funds Rules for Certain Investors. Here’s How. BDCs and registered investment firms, rejoice: The previous 10 percent cap and extra regulatory hurdles on fund-of-funds investments no longer apply. By Alicia McElhaney October 07, 2020
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