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The SEC and DOJ announced charges in connection with municipal bonds issued for the Legacy Cares sports complex in Arizona, which defaulted and went bankrupt.
April 1
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Ex-IFS Securities head of fixed income Keith Wakefield committed criminal securities and wire fraud from 2017 to 2019, a federal jury in Illinois found.
February 8
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Anthony Michael Holland has also been ordered to pay almost $1.2 million in restitution.
September 29
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The SEC’s Public Finance Abuse Unit has brought four enforcement cases against municipal issuers this year, which signals a shift from the usual focus on underwriters and municipal advisors.
July 27
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Scammers are masquerading as the IRS’ Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division to try and get issuers and borrowers to disclose confidential information.
July 26
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It's the third time this month that the SEC has announced charges against city officials for disclosure-related violations.
June 17
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Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson, the grandson and nephew of Chicago mayors, was found guilty of federal charges of making false statement and tax fraud.
February 15
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The change of plea hearing is set for Thursday in a federal court in Mississippi.
November 30
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A federal judge signed off on sanctions against IFS Securities Inc.'s former head trader for allegedly pocketing phony commissions and unauthorized trades that bankrupted the firm.
November 3
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Options for the beleaguered transit authority include expanding its commuter rail base and cracking down on fare evasion.
October 25
