Tag Archives: 2016 whistleblower awards
2016 Was by Far the SEC Whistleblower Program’s Biggest Year
There were numerous milestones in 2016 for the SEC Whistleblower Program, in many regards. It marked five years since the program was created under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act, saw the second-largest bounty in the history of the office and reached milestone numbers of total awards. The following is a brief overview of some […]
Whistleblowers Receive Record Awards This Year
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again ramped up the number of awards it gives out for individuals who blow the whistle on corrupt or illegal practices happening within their businesses, organizations or government agencies. It looks as if 2016 will be a record year for the program, as there have already been […]
