An initial coin offering (ICO) is a fundraising mechanism wherein new blockchain startups sell cryptotokens or cryptocurrencies to investors in exchange for capital to fund the startup process. The token sales allow investors to fund ambitious projects for the next generation of successful companies. In return for purchasing tokens, the investors share in the returns […]
A class action lawsuit to uncover the identities of traders who may have been manipulating the VIX has been filed by a Chicago-based trading firm. The alleged manipulation caused financial losses for investors. Understanding the VIX The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index is represented by the ticker symbol VIX. The VIX shows the […]
Navigating the world of investing can be complicated. For every legitimate investment opportunity, there is a multitude of scams. It is all too easy to misplace your trust and fall victim to investment fraud. Senior citizens are at a particularly high risk for investment fraud. Because seniors are not always as technologically savvy as their […]
The thought of virtual money is obscure, but not entirely unfathomable. Like stocks and similar investments, you can purchase and sell cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum that have slightly unusual properties. Many older investors are curious about whether to enter the market. However, economists and market observers have a few new concerns. On this […]
Fraudulent hedge fund management is a serious problem. While there are entities in place to help prevent and prosecute fraudulent brokers and firms, there is often little recourse for victims who have suffered financial losses from hedge funds because they are not required to register with the SEC. A scam across borders The fraudulent […]
You did your research and thought you found a favorable investment opportunity, but then things go south quickly. In the aftermath, you begin to suspect fraud or misrepresentation. What recourse do you have? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) exists to protect investors and maintain fair markets. If you feel your broker misrepresented investment […]
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has reported an $18.5 million record security arbitration decision against UBS Financial Services to clients who invested in Puerto Rico closed-end municipal bond funds. The clients were represented by the prominent securities and investor rights attorney Timothy J. Dennin. The plaintiffs, Rafael Vizcarrondo and Mercedes Imbert De Jesus, sought […]