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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
