State Securities Regulators Settle With Crews & Associates In Bamco Bond Case
Crews & Associates, the Little Rock bond brokerage, reaches a settlement with the Arkansas Securities Department over its role in selling $17 million worth of debentures for a defunct oil and gas exploration company called Bamco Gas LLC. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Crowdfunding Eases Cash Crunch for Arkansas Startups
A profound shift in how capital is raised means anyone can become a venture capitalist and anyone can solicit funds to support startup dreams. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
State Securities Commissioner Accuses Former Bentonville Residents of Fraud
State Securities Commissioner Heath Abshure filed a lawsuit Thursday against two related Bentonville companies and the former Bentonville couple who accused them of securities fraud. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Arkansas Securities Department Issues Cease and Desist in Fraud Investigation
A cease and desist order was issued Thursday against Money in the Bank Inc., Sun Vest LLC and James Banning of Hot Springs as part of a fraud investigation by the Arkansas Securities Department. read more >
by George Waldon -
Arkansas Securities Department Issues Cease & Desist Against Florida Firm, Advisers
The Arkansas Securities Department issues a cease-and-desist order against a Florida company and its stockbrokers who allegedly tricked an Arkansas couple into selling their investments to buy gold and silver. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
A. Heath Abshure Named New President of North American Securities Administrators Association (Super Mover)
In his new role as president of the North American Securities Administrators Association, Abshure said, he plans to focus on the organization’s response to the changing regulatory environment. read more >