Sep 21, 2010
… usually semi-annually, and the return of the original investment, or “principal.” The date when the issuer repays … are the risks of investing in municipal bonds? As with any investment, investors who buy municipal bonds face a number …
Jul 29, 2010
… 2010 to curb so-called “pay to play” practices in which investment advisers make campaign contributions to elected … to manage public pension plan assets and other government investment accounts. Why did the SEC adopt the new rule? The … could, for example, lead a political official to choose an investment adviser with higher fees or inferior investment …
Jun 9, 2010
… not only help investors make more informed decisions about investment in municipal bonds, but also help them protect …
May 26, 2010
… with the SEC does not mean the company will be a good investment. If the security trades in the over- the-counter … pitch that suggests immediate pay-offs, especially if the investment involves a start-up company or a product or … Additional Resources Hurricane-related Investment Scams ACT Clean Technologies, Inc. Trading …
May 7, 2010
… retirement more convenient by automatically changing your investment mix or asset allocation over time. Asset allocation involves dividing an investment portfolio among different asset categories, such … plans. Some 401(k) plans use these funds as the default investment for plan participants who have not selected their …
Apr 28, 2010
… SEC staff are aware of a number of ongoing investment scams in which con artists have used the names of … in “.gov”, “.mil”, or “fed.us”. The SEC does not endorse investment offers, assist in the purchase or sales of … of: seeking assistance with a fund transfer; forwarding investment offers to them; advising individuals that they own …
Apr 14, 2010
… Questions” and other SEC publications before making any investment. Some questions investors may consider asking include: Is this investment product registered with the SEC and my state … agency? Where can I get more information about this investment? Can I get the latest reports filed by the company …
Dec 22, 2009
… to the Malaysian SC, Swisscash is an internet-based investment scam that operated worldwide under variations on … investors returns of up to 300% within 15 months of investment. Instead, according to the Malaysian SC, Swisscash …