The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a Cross-Border Task Force to investigate fraud involving foreign-based companies, with a focus on market manipulation schemes like “ramp-and-dumps” and misconduct by gatekeepers – including auditors and underwriters – whose role in enabling access to US capital markets has been a focus

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the formation of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, marking a significant step in the agency’s ongoing efforts to modernize its operations and regulatory oversight.

According to the press release, the goal of the task force is to facilitate

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released long-awaited guidance (FCPA Guidelines) regarding its approach to enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) following the Executive Order (EO) pausing FCPA enforcement.

The FCPA Guidelines, published on June 9, 2025 , emphasize a prosecutorial focus on protecting US interests, significant criminal

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