Securities Fraud On The Internet

T-GGD-99-34 Securities Fraud: The Internet Poses Challenges to Regulators and Investors

Testimony from victims of Internet securities fraud, from Fed. & State regulators, the GAO, the founder of an on-line financial forum, & the author of the book Securities Regulation in Cyberspace.Ó Discusses why the Internet accelerates the commission of fraud & how perpetrators of fraudulent schemes infiltrate on-line bulletin boards, chat rooms, & newsletters, as well as using mass E-mails to seek out unwary investors. Discusses the best way for consumers to protect themselves against these on-line scams & determines whether or not adequate consumer educ. programs are in place. Explores effectiveness of law enforcement efforts to combat Internet securities fraud.

The first complete, expert guide to securities and investment fraud Filled with expert guidance for detection and prevention of all kinds of securities fraud and investment misconduct, Securities Fraud helps you identify red flags of fraud and offers practical ways to detect and prevent it. Written by a Wall Street professional with three decades of experience spanning the most critical period of our financial markets This book challenges classic fraud theories, describing how to dismantle information silos that permit fraudsters to conceal their activities. Begins with an overview of the evolution of securities regulation and the impact of securities fraud Offers real cases and examples which illustrate recurring themes and red flags Provides the first guide of its kind to offer a complete look at the various kinds of securities fraud and investment misconduct Securities Fraud is the essential guide you need for a bird's-eye view of fraud that may be taking place even now within your own organization and with your portfolio.

Securities Regulation in Cyberspace analyzes the interweaving of technology and the securities laws. The authors provide an in-depth review of the tremendous impact technological advancements such as the Internet have had, and will continue to have, on securities regulation. The book covers electronic delivery of disclosure, both in securities offerings and to satisfy ongoing Exchange Act obligations, and discusses the state and federal regulation of offering of securities electronically, both domestically and internationally. Designed for readers seeking a comprehensive, integrated guide to the innovative legal challenges of raising capital, maintaining investor relations and trading securities online, both the novice and the expert are shown how to use Internet technology in corporate financing, securities trading, and investor relations. Securities Regulation in Cyberspace examines in detail major areas of interest and more: Securities Act compliance in online offerings Electronic delivery of SEC documents Private placement and direct public offerings through the Internet Blue sky laws in cyberspace Investor relations on the WWW Internet marketing of mutual funds Proxy statements and annual meetings in an electronic era Tender offers and takeovers using Internet technology Securities fraud in cyberspace Brokerage firms' use of Internet technology Investment advisors online The Fourth Edition has been significantly revised since the previous edition and, among other topics, includes coverage of: Cybersecurity and the SEC Cryptocurrencies as securities New developments regarding EDGAR and XBRL Recent amendments to the intrastate offerings exemptions Insider trading and hacking Broker-dealer liability for data breaches High Frequency trading and "spoofing" The rise of robo-advisers New developments regarding the consolidated audit trail