Securities Exchange Commission v. BTIG, LLC

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:21-cv-04521

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Securities/Commodities

Judge:

Edgardo Ramos

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  1. May 02, 2022

    Broker-Dealer To Pay SEC $694K To End 'Naked' Shorting Suit

    Broker-dealer BTIG has agreed to pay more than $694,000 in penalties, disgorgement and interest to settle a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit alleging it violated federal regulations aimed at preventing the improper practice known as "naked short-selling," or selling shares that have not been affirmatively borrowed or located.

  2. May 20, 2021

    SEC Hits Broker-Dealer With 'Naked' Shorting Suit

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued a registered broker-dealer for allegedly violating federal regulations aimed at preventing the improper practice known as "naked short-selling," or selling shares that have not been affirmatively borrowed or located.