On February 10th, the SEC announced that it is proposing amendments to Rules 21F-3 and 21F-6 of the Exchange Act of 1934, which governs the SEC’s whistleblower program. Under the Exchange Act, monetary awards are issued to eligible whistleblowers who voluntarily report original information pertaining to a securities law violation that leads to the SEC’s success in obtaining a monetary order greater than one million dollars in a covered judicial or administrative action brought by the SEC. The valuable tips provided to the SEC help the agency fight wrongdoing and better protect investors and the marketplace.
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