WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Securities And Exchange Commission has issued a rule called: Policy Statement Concerning Agency Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on June 20 by Vanessa A. Countryman, Secretary.
Summary: Pursuant to Executive Order 14294, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is publishing this framework for staff consideration of whether to refer potential violations, including of criminal regulatory offenses, to the Department of Justice.
For more information, contact Samuel Waldon, Acting Director, Division of Enforcement, at 202/551-4500, Division of Enforcement, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549.
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