GRC Report Staff

Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets Takes Action Against Unsubstantiated Green Claims

The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has forced the cruise agency Captain Cruise to remove misleading sustainability claims from its website. This action highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny regarding "greenwashing" and signals a shift toward stricter enforcement of environmental marketing standards.

SEC Grants Extension of Time for Review of FINRA Action in Brian Charles Kennedy Matter

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an unopposed motion by FINRA to extend the briefing schedule regarding an application for review filed by Brian Charles Kennedy. This administrative order delays the legal proceedings related to a Section 19(d) review of FINRA's prior actions.

SEC Authorizes Transfer of Remaining Distribution Funds to U.S. Treasury

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the termination of the distribution fund related to an enforcement action against Equity Services, Inc. This order authorizes the transfer of all remaining or future unfeasible funds from the fund to the U.S. Treasury.

SEC Authorizes Transfer of Remaining Funds and Terminates Distribution Fund for Blyth & Associates,

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the final accounting and termination of the distribution fund related to a 2019 enforcement action against Blyth & Associates, Inc. This order concludes the administration of disgorgement and interest funds originally intended for investor restitution following disclosure failures.

SEC Authorizes Transfer of Remaining Distribution Funds and Terminates Investmark Fund

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the final accounting for a distribution fund related to an enforcement action against Investmark Advisory Group LLC. This order authorizes the transfer of any unreturned or infeasible funds to the U.S. Treasury and officially terminates the distribution fund.

SEC Authorizes Transfer of Remaining Funds in Saxony Capital Management Distribution Fund

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the termination of the distribution fund related to the 2019 enforcement action against Saxony Capital Management, LLC. This order authorizes the transfer of all remaining unallocated funds from the fund to the U.S. Treasury.

New York Department of Financial Services Enforces Consent Order Against NewRez

The New York Department of Financial Services and several other state regulators have entered into a settlement agreement with NewRez LLC following a multi-state examination. This enforcement action addresses noncompliance with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) regarding lender-placed insurance procedures.