SEC Launches Cross-Border Task Force

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the formation of a Cross-Border Task Force aimed at investigating fraud involving foreign-based companies, with a particular focus on market manipulation and gatekeeper misconduct.  The initiative signals heightened scrutiny of auditors, underwriters, and issuers operating in high-risk jurisdictions. Read the DLA Alert about the enforcement priorities and key takeaways for auditors, underwriters, and other market participants here.