Category: AGENCY ADVISORIES

Federal Agency Advisories are crucial for both consumers and investors as they provide authoritative guidance and warnings regarding potential risks, scams, and market trends. For consumers, these advisories serve as early alerts about unsafe products, fraudulent schemes, or misleading advertising, empowering them to make informed purchasing decisions and protect their financial interests. Investors benefit by receiving insights into regulatory changes, market vulnerabilities, and emerging threats that could impact their investments, allowing them to adjust their strategies accordingly and mitigate risks. Moreover, these advisories enhance transparency and trust in the marketplace, ensuring that stakeholders have access to reliable information to navigate complex financial and consumer landscapes effectively. Thus, federal agency advisories play a pivotal role in safeguarding both consumer welfare and investor confidence in the economy.

 

SEC-PR-2024-74

SEC-PR-2024-74 (JUN. 17, 2024) Source: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-74 Download: SEC-PR-2024-74 (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | 2024-74 SEC’s New Public Service Campaign Emphasizes Investor Protection Washington D.C., June 17, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) today unveiled its new public service campaign, which highlights investor protection and encourages investors to […]

CFTC-PR-8908-24

File ID:  CFTC-PR-8908-24 Date:  May 13, 2024 Accessed:  June 20, 2024 Headline:  Commodity Futures Trading Commission Warns Students and Job Seekers Not to Become “Money Mules” Source:   https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8908-24 Categories: AGENCY ADVISORIES CFTC ADVISORIES MONEY MULE CFTC-PR-8908-24 – Viewer: ▼▼▼ (Download PDF File )

SEC-PR-2024-50

SEC-PR-2024-50 (APR. 25, 2024) Source: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-50 Download: SEC-PR-2024-50 (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | 2024-50 SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss Regulation Crowdfunding and the State of Angel Investing. Washington D.C., April 25, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee today released the agenda for its meeting on […]

SEC-PR-2024-47

SEC-PR-2024-47 (APR. 17, 2024) Source: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-47 Download: SEC-PR-2024-47 (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | 2024-47 Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Second Fee Rate Advisory for Fiscal Year 2024 Washington D.C., April 17, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that, starting on May 22, 2024, the fee rates applicable to most securities transactions will […]

SEC-PR-2024-43

SEC-PR-2024-43 (APR. 2, 2024) Source: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-43 Download: SEC-PR-2024-43 (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | 2024-43 SEC Encourages Investors to Plan for Their Financial Future During Financial Capability Month. Washington D.C., April 2, 2024 — The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) today announced that its theme for April’s National Financial Capability […]

CFTC-PR-8881-24

File ID:  CFTC-PR-8881-24 Date:  March 20, 2024 Accessed: June 15,2024 Headline:  Joint Effort Launches to Warn Retirees about Precious Metals Fraud and Gives Tips on Protecting Themselves. Source:  https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8881-24 Categories: AGENCY ADVISORIES CFTC ADVISORIES PRECIOUS METALS FRAUD CFTC-PR-8881-24 – Viewer: ▼▼▼ (Download PDF File )

CFTC-PR-8871-24

CFTC-PR-8871-24 (MAR. 1, 2024) Source: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8871-24 Download: CFTC-PR-8871-24 (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | 8871-24 Commodity Futures Trading Commission Staff Issues Advisory Regarding FBOT Regulatory Filings Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight announced today that it issued an advisory notifying all foreign boards of trade (FBOTs) registered under Part 48 of […]

CFTC-PR-8859-24

CFTC-PR-8859-24 (FEB. 7, 2024) Source: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8859-24 Download: CFTC-PR-8859-24 (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | 8859-24 CFTC Customer Advisory Alerts App and Social Media Users to Financial Romance Fraud. Valentine’s Day Brings Romance Investment Scams Back to Forefront. Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach (OCEO) today issued a customer advisory alerting […]

CFTC-PR-8854-24

CFTC-PR-8854-24 (JAN. 25, 2024) Source: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8854-24 Download: CFTC-PR-8854-24 (PDF) PRESS RELEASE | 8854-24 CFTC Customer Advisory Cautions the Public to Beware of Artificial Intelligence Scams Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach today issued a customer advisory warning the public about Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams. Customer Advisory: AI Won’t […]