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November 2, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged John Hughes, president and chief compliance officer of registered investment adviser Prophecy Asset Management LP, for his involvement in a multi-year fraud that concealed losses of hundreds of millions of dollars from investors. Prophecy Asset Management advised multiple hedge funds and reported more than $500 million in assets […]
April 29, 2023
On March 24, 2023, CFP Board Counsel filed a Motion for Interim Suspension Order (Motion) pursuant to Article 2.1.a.1. of CFP Board’s Procedural Rulesrequesting that a Hearing Panel of CFP Board’s Disciplinary and Ethics Commission (DEC) issue an Interim Suspension Order against Mr. Gilder, who was charged with Wire Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Wire […]
March 26, 2023
Charles Briscoe, an agent previously involved with NBA players, was arrested on felony charges in Katy, Texas, on Thursday morning. The charges arise from an alleged fraud scheme targeting professional basketball players. Briscoe reportedly misled one player into transferring $7 million under the pretense of acquiring full ownership of a professional women’s basketball team, a […]
March 17, 2023
John Nicholas Matson (CRD #1796541) has been barred from association with any FINRA member in all capacities. The sanction was issued following an Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) agreement in which Matson consented to the findings without admitting or denying them. The bar comes as a result of Matson’s refusal to provide documents and information […]
March 4, 2023
Blackstone Inc recently announced it has blocked investors from cashing out their investments in its $71 billion real estate income trust (BREIT) as the firm struggles with a surge in redemption requests. In February, BREIT fulfilled $1.4 billion in redemption requests, covering only 35% of the approximately $3.9 billion total requests for the month, according […]