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SEC Charges Investment Advisers with Filing False Forms ADV

The SEC announced charges against investment advisers for submitting false Forms ADV, according to a litigation release.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 27, 2026, 6:29 p.m. ET
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against investment advisers for filing false Forms ADV, according to a dated August 27, 2026. The release, numbered LR-26622, states that the advisers submitted inaccurate information on their required regulatory filings. The SEC's action is detailed in the , which is part of the agency's enforcement program. The release does not specify the names of the advisers or the nature of the false statements, and the matter remains open as it develops.

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