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CPSC-PR-24-339

CPSC-PR-24-339 (Aug. 5, 2024) CPSC Urges Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Debby to Take Steps to Prevent CO Poisoning and Other Post-Storm Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby to take steps to protect themselves and their families against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution, […]

CFTC-PR-8937-24

CFTC-PR-8937-24 (Aug. 2, 2024) CFTC Exempts Additional Singapore Recognized Market Operators from SEF Registration Requirements Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it unanimously approved an amended order that exempts two recognized market operators (RMOs) authorized within Singapore from CFTC swap execution facility (SEF) registration requirements. The exempted RMOs are FMX Securities (Singapore) […]

CFPB-PR-240802-1

CFPB-PR-240802-1 (Aug. 2, 2024) CFPB Joins Federal Regulators to Propose Rule to Standardize Data Submitted to Federal Financial Agencies. Date: Aug. 2, 2024 Accessed: Aug. 26, 2024 Source URL: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-joins-federal-regulators-to-propose-rule-to-standardize-data-submitted-to-federal-financial-agencies/ Categories: CFTC CFTC-24 CFTC-2401 Agency Rules-Changes PDF Notes: The PDF viewer below disables the links inside the PDF file. The PDF file may be downloaded […]

CPSC-PR-24-333

CPSC-PR-24-333 (Aug. 1, 2024) CPSC Urges Consumers to Immediately Stop Using and Disable Biometric Feature on Owsoo and Cacagoo Biometric Gun Safes Due to Serious Injury Hazard and Risk of Death WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of serious injury or death posed by Owsoo […]

CFTC-PR-8905-24

CFTC-PR-8905-24 (MAY 2, 2024) Source:  https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8905-24 Download: CFTC-PR-8905-24 ⊗ (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | CFTC-PR-8905-24 CFTC Technology Advisory Committee Advances Report and Recommendations to the CFTC on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Financial Markets. Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero Heralds the AI Expertise of the Committee and the Committee’s Foundational, Iterative Approach to Recommendations Washington, D.C. — The Commodity […]

CFTC-PR-8903-24

CFTC-PR-8903-24 (MAY 1, 2024) Source:  https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8903-24 Download: CFTC-PR-8903-24 ⊗ (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | CFTC-PR-8903-24 Chairman Behnam Designates Ted Kaouk as the CFTC’s First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Washington, D.C. — Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam today announced the designation of Dr. Ted Kaouk as the agency’s first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. Dr. Kaouk currently serves as the CFTC’s Chief […]

CPSC-PR-24-323

CPSC-PR-24-323 (Jul. 30, 2024) CPSC Finds Amazon Responsible Under Federal Safety Law for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-Party Sellers on Amazon.com – Amazon Ordered to Develop Remediation Plans to Notify Purchasers and the Public and to Implement Remedies to Remove Products from Consumers’ Homes WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today issued a Decision […]

SEC-PR-2024-90

SEC-PR-2024-90 (JUL. 26, 2024) Source:  https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-90 Download: SEC-PR-2024-90 ⊗ (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | SEC-PR-2024-90 Securities and Exchange Commission Awards Whistleblower More Than $37 Million Washington D.C., July 26, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $37 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to a successful […]

SEC-PR-2024-89

SEC-PR-2024-89 (JUL. 26, 2024) Source:  https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-89 Download: SEC-PR-2024-89 ⊗ (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | SEC-PR-2024-89 SEC Charges Andrew Left and Citron Capital for $20 Million Fraud Scheme. Boca Raton short seller used ‘bait-and-switch’ tactics to mislead investors Washington D.C., July 26, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against activist short seller Andrew […]

SEC-PR-2024-88

SEC-PR-2024-88 (JUL. 25, 2024) Source: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-88 Download: SEC-PR-2024-88 ⊗ (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | SEC-PR-2024-88 Securities and Exchange Commission Charges Virginia Engineer with Orchestrating $30 Million Offering Fraud Washington D.C., July 25, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Babu Ramaraj, a resident of Aldie, Virginia, with defrauding more than 70 investors of approximately […]