2024-01-01 SEC Press press_release 62 KB 2,279 chars

SEC Monitoring Impact of Hurricane Helene on Capital Markets

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2024-156
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The SEC is monitoring the impact of Hurricane Helene on capital markets and warning investors to remain vigilant against potential storm-related securities scams.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating potential regulatory relief and filing deadline extensions for entities affected by Hurricane Helene. While no specific fraud cases or dollar amounts are identified in this notice, the agency is actively tracking market impacts. The Division of Enforcement has stated it will vigorously prosecute any individuals attempting to defraud victims of the storm.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Helene on investors and capital markets. The agency is evaluating the possibility of granting relief from regulatory requirements and filing deadlines for affected professionals and regulated entities. Investors are specifically warned to remain vigilant against potential hurricane-related securities scams and are encouraged to use Investor.gov to check the background of investment offers. The SEC's Division of Enforcement has committed to vigorously prosecuting anyone attempting to defraud storm victims. Affected entities and investment professionals are encouraged to contact various SEC regional offices and divisions for assistance. Additionally, the SEC urges individuals to report any suspicious solicitations through their official complaint portal.

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  • agency sec division of enforcement
  • agency sec division of examinations
  • agency sec divisions and offices
  • agency Securities and Exchange Commission
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  • SEC is monitoring impact of Hurricane Helene on investors and capital markets
  • SEC divisions and offices oversee companies, accountants, investment advisers, mutual funds, brokerage firms, transfer agents
  • SEC will evaluate possibility of granting relief from filing deadlines for those affected by Hurricane Helene
  • SEC Division of Examinations operates Miami Regional Office at 305-982-6300
  • SEC Division of Examinations operates Atlanta Regional Office at 404-842-7600
  • SEC Division of Enforcement will prosecute those who attempt to defraud victims of Hurricane Helene
  • SEC is asking investors to report suspicious solicitations
  • Investors should check background of anyone offering investment using Investor.gov
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The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Helene on investors and capital markets. The SEC divisions and offices that oversee companies, accountants, investment advisers, mutual funds, brokerage firms, transfer agents, and other regulated entities and investment professionals will continue to closely track developments. They will evaluate the possibility of granting relief from filing deadlines and other regulatory requirements for those affected by the storm. Entities and investment professionals affected by Hurricane Helene are encouraged to contact SEC staff with questions and concerns: Division of Examinations staff in the SEC's Miami Regional Office can be reached by phone at 305-982-6300 or email at [email protected] Division of Examinations staff in the SEC's Atlanta Regional Office can be reached by phone at 404-842-7600 or email at [email protected] Division of Corporation Finance staff can be reached by phone at 202-551-3500 or via online submission at www.sec.gov/forms/corp_fin_interpretive Division of Investment Management staff can be reached by phone at 202-551-6825 or email at [email protected] Division of Trading and Markets staff can be reached by phone at 202-551-5777 or email at [email protected] Office of Municipal Securities staff can be reached by phone at 202-551-5680 or email at [email protected] Individuals experiencing problems accessing their securities accounts or with similar questions or concerns relating to the hurricane are encouraged to contact the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy by phone at 1-800-SEC-0330 or email at [email protected]. Investors should be vigilant for Hurricane Helene-related securities scams and check the background of anyone offering them an investment by using the free and simple search tool on Investor.gov. The SEC’s Division of Enforcement will vigorously prosecute those who attempt to defraud victims of the storm. The SEC is asking investors to report any suspicious solicitations at www.sec.gov/complaint/tipscomplaint.shtml. What DHS and FEMA are doing https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-helene Spanish: https://www.fema.gov/es/helene What the U.S. government is doing https://usa.gov/hurricane-helene Spanish: https://usa.gov/es/huracan-helene
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The Securities and Exchange Commission is closely monitoring the impact of Hurricane Helene on investors and capital markets. The SEC divisions and offices that oversee companies, accountants, investment advisers, mutual funds, brokerage firms, transfer agents, and other regulated entities and investment professionals will continue to closely track developments. They will evaluate the possibility of granting relief from filing deadlines and other regulatory requirements for those affected by the storm. Entities and investment professionals affected by Hurricane Helene are encouraged to contact SEC staff with questions and concerns: Division of Examinations staff in the SEC's Miami Regional Office can be reached by phone at 305-982-6300 or email at [email protected] Division of Examinations staff in the SEC's Atlanta Regional Office can be reached by phone at 404-842-7600 or email at [email protected] Division of Corporation Finance staff can be reached by phone at 202-551-3500 or via online submission at www.sec.gov/forms/corp_fin_interpretive Division of Investment Management staff can be reached by phone at 202-551-6825 or email at [email protected] Division of Trading and Markets staff can be reached by phone at 202-551-5777 or email at [email protected] Office of Municipal Securities staff can be reached by phone at 202-551-5680 or email at [email protected] Individuals experiencing problems accessing their securities accounts or with similar questions or concerns relating to the hurricane are encouraged to contact the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy by phone at 1-800-SEC-0330 or email at [email protected]. Investors should be vigilant for Hurricane Helene-related securities scams and check the background of anyone offering them an investment by using the free and simple search tool on Investor.gov. The SEC’s Division of Enforcement will vigorously prosecute those who attempt to defraud victims of the storm. The SEC is asking investors to report any suspicious solicitations at www.sec.gov/complaint/tipscomplaint.shtml. What DHS and FEMA are doing https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-helene Spanish: https://www.fema.gov/es/helene What the U.S. government is doing https://usa.gov/hurricane-helene Spanish: https://usa.gov/es/huracan-helene