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SEC Whistleblower Program: Can I submit a tip if the SEC already has an open investigation?

SEC Whistleblower Program: Can I submit a tip if the SEC already has an open investigation?

How an SEC Whistleblower Can Significantly Contribute to the Success of an Enforcement Action Even…

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SEC Whistleblower Program: What are the largest SEC whistleblower awards?

  Largest SEC Whistleblower Awards to Date Since 2012, the SEC has issued more than…

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SEC Whistleblower Program: When is the best time to report fraud or misconduct to the SEC for an award?

  Whistleblowers should report fraud or misconduct to the SEC as soon as possible. While…

7 years ago

SEC Whistleblower Program: What type of evidence should I provide to the SEC?

  The best way to make your tip useful is to provide specific, timely, and…

7 years ago

SEC Whistleblower Program: How long does it take to receive an award?

  Timeline to Receive an SEC Whistleblower Award The amount of time it takes to…

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SEC Whistleblower Program: What happens after I submit a tip to the SEC?

  The Office of Market Intelligence (“OMI”) evaluates incoming tips, complaints, or referrals (known as…

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SEC Whistleblower Program: What violations qualify for an SEC whistleblower award?

  Whistleblowing About Violations of the Federal Securities Laws Any violation of the federal securities…

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What monetary awards are available to whistleblowers under the SEC Whistleblower Program?

SEC Whistleblower Program Under the SEC Whistleblower Program, eligible whistleblowers are entitled to an award…

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SEC Whistleblower Program: What employment protections are available for SEC whistleblowers?

  The Dodd-Frank Act, which created the SEC Whistleblower Program, prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers for…

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SEC Whistleblower Program: What factors does the SEC consider when determining the amount of an SEC whistleblower award?

How the SEC Determines the Amount of an SEC Whistleblower Award Many factors affect the…

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SEC Whistleblower Program: Can I submit an anonymous tip to SEC Whistleblower Office?

Anonymous Tips to the SEC Whistleblower Office Yes, a whistleblower can submit an anonymous tip…

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SEC Whistleblower Program: How might information about securities law violations “lead to” a successful SEC enforcement action?

Information “leads to” a successful SEC action if it causes the SEC to: Open an…

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