Industry

SEC charges Texas man with running Bitcoin Ponzi scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a Texas man and his company with defrauding investors in a Ponzi scheme involving Bitcoin, a virtual currency traded on online exchanges for conventional currencies like the U.S. dollar or used to purchase goods or services online.

By Staff |July 24, 2013

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Protect clients before a third marriage

Your client is planning an elaborate wedding she hopes will erase any memories of previous, ill-considered, unions.

July 24, 2013

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Golf legend Mickelson faces colossal tax bill

Phil “The Thrill” Mickelson pulled off two consecutive wins in Scotland over the past two weeks, but Lefty and his countless fans aren’t the only ones celebrating. Forbes.com reports the hall of famer is on the hook with the taxman for a jaw-dropping 61% of his winnings.

By Staff |July 24, 2013

1 min read

OSC faces backlash on fiduciary standard

Sparks flew at the Ontario Securities Commission’s headquarters today as industry and investor advocates clashed over whether to introduce a best interest standard for advisors.

By Dean DiSpalatro |July 23, 2013

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