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Published on Jun 9, 2026

Franklin’s Western Asset Management settles SEC case for $100m

Western Asset Management, part of Franklin Templeton, has agreed to pay a $100m civil penalty to settle a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation linked to former bond investor Ken Leech. US prosecutors charged Leech with criminal fraud …

Source: Private Banker International - Pending
Published on Jun 6, 2026

Western Asset Management Company fined $100M by SEC for misconduct

The Franklin Templeton subsidiary will pay a nine-figure penalty after failing to stop its former co-CIO's cherry-picking scheme that ran for nearly three years. Western Asset Management Company just got hit with one of the more expensive compliance …

Source: Crypto Briefing - Neutral
Published on Jul 1, 2026

M&G Bolsters Asia Compliance Team With Senior UBS Hire

The British asset manager has appointed a seasoned compliance executive from UBS Asset Management to lead its Asia-Pacific compliance function, underlining the strategic importance of the region as the firm expands its international footprint. M&G …

Source: finews.asia - Pending
Published on Jun 16, 2026

Former Western Asset bond manager pleads guilty to obstructing SEC probe

Kenneth Leech, previously a leading bond manager at Western Asset Management, entered a guilty plea on Friday in connection with obstructing an investigation into alleged “cherry-picking”. He pleaded guilty to one count of obstructing a US Securities and …

Source: Private Banker International - Pending
Published on Jun 12, 2026

Ken Leech pleads guilty to obstructing SEC probe into cherry-picking fraud scheme

The former Western Asset Management co-CIO admitted to providing false testimony as a $1.2 billion trade allocation scandal reaches its climax Ken Leech, the 71-year-old former co-chief investment officer at Western Asset Management Co., pleaded guilty on …

Source: Crypto Briefing - Neutral
Published on Jun 12, 2026

Former star US bond manager Kenneth Leech pleads guilty to obstructing 'cherry-picking' probe

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, June 12 (Reuters) – Kenneth Leech, a former star bond manager at Western Asset Management Co, pleaded guilty on Friday to obstructing a probe into alleged “cherry-picking,” the assigning of profitable trades to favored …

Source: WKZO - Michigan - Pending
Published on Jun 23, 2026

Investigations Newsletter: $2.3 Million Oral FCA Settlement Affirmed by Fifth Circuit

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries $2.3 Million Oral FCA Settlement Affirmed by Fifth Circuit On June 15, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court order enforcing an oral settlement …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Jun 8, 2026

Wamco to Pay $100 Million in SEC Settlement Over Leech Trades

Western Asset Management Co. reached a $100 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve an investigation related to trading practices of its onetime star manager Ken Leech. “Western Asset did not take reasonable steps to …

Source: Claims Journal - Neutral
Published on Jun 22, 2026

Rupee to track dollar moves, oil outlook; bonds to react on foreign investor activity

Rupee’s direction this week will hinge on whether lower oil prices hold and on the dollar’s trajectory, while government bonds are likely to take cues from the pace of foreign inflows. The rupee rose 0.8% last week to 94.32, its best weekly ‌performance …

Source: The Hindu Business Line - Neutral
Published on Jun 22, 2026

Indian rupee to track dollar moves, oil outlook; bonds to react on foreign investor activity

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee’s direction this week will hinge on whether lower oil prices hold and on the dollar’s trajectory, while government bonds are likely to take cues from the pace of foreign inflows. The Indian rupee rose 0.8% last week to 94.32, its …

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on Jun 6, 2026

Franklin Resources' Wamco to pay $100 million SEC fine over former star manager's trades

Western Asset Management Co, a unit of Franklin Resources, will pay a $100 million civil penalty to resolve U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges related to former co-chief investment officer Kenneth Leech's ‌alleged $600 million ⁠cherry- …

Source: The Economic Times - Center-right
Published on Jun 14, 2026

A Historically Cheap High Yield Dividend Aristocrat That Is a Screaming Buy for Passive Income Investors

© Yuriy K / Shutterstock.com Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN | BEN Price Prediction) offers long-term investors a compelling income profile because its 40-plus year streak of annual dividend increases, 4.15% yield, and quiet pivot into high-margin …

Source: 24/7 Wall St. - Neutral

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:06 GMT

From Data Centers to Prediction Markets: Companies Present at the July 9 Global Technology Virtual Investor Conference

Investors Ask Questions in Real Time and Request One-on-One Meetings with Management Teams OTC Markets Group Inc (OTCMKTS:OTCM) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B2i Digital, Inc. invites investors to its latest …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 05:03 GMT

Eni Investment Boosts Confidence in Pantera's Strategic EnergyX Stake

US$225 million backing for EnergyX highlights Pantera Minerals' strategic investment Pantera Minerals (OTCQB:PTMLF) AR, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pantera Minerals (ASX: PFE | OTCQB: PTMLF) has received a significant …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 09:07 GMT

GoCharting Announces Growth Investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners and Strengthens Leadership Team for Global ...

NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GoCharting, the world’s first fully web-native multi-asset orderflow charting platform trusted by more than 3 million traders worldwide, today announced a growth investment from Long Ridge Equity Partners, a New …

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Published on July 6, 2026 - 21:03 GMT

The Summit Foundation Invests in Access for All at the Summit YMCA

Thanks to a generous $40,000 grant from The Summit Foundation, the Summit Area YMCA will modernize the elevator at its historic Maple Street facility. SUMMIT, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This spring, the Summit YMCA …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 09:40 GMT

Investments drive a clean energy future

A roadmap can provide directions but doesn’t get you to your destination. So it is with Michigan’s MI Healthy Climate Plan (MHCP) and related climate action goals: They point the way to a prosperous, sustainable, carbon-neutral future benefitting all …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 06:34 GMT

Alfa Sistemi invest in a New corporate Childcare Hub to Revolutionize Corporate Welfare in Northeast Italy

The facility will offer flexible, extended-hour services for 60 children, opening its doors to both corporate employees and the local community. UDINE, UDINE, ITALY, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Italy is reshaping the future of corporate …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:01 GMT

From New Parks to Restored Urban Wildlife Habitats – Bezos Earth Fund Announces New $100 Million Investment to Turn ...

Washington, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In neighborhoods across eight American cities, underutilized and overlooked land is trading gray for green, with the Bezos Earth Fund announcing a $100 million investment as part of its Greening America's …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 03:23 GMT

Putnam Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Putnam Investment Management LLC, You Are Encouraged to Contact The ...

NEW YORK, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of investors in Putnam Investment Management, LLC (Putnam Investments) stock-based mutual …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 10:07 GMT

HTEC and Embotech Partner to Scale Deployment of Autonomous Driving Solutions for Industrial Logistics

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HTEC, a global technology and AI engineering company headquartered in Silicon Valley, and Embotech, a global leader in safety-certified Level 4 autonomous driving solutions for industrial …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on July 7, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

SCCG Partners with Frame to Deliver Unified Payments and Compliance for Gaming

frameOS unifies payments and compliance for online sportsbooks, sweepstakes, prediction markets, and iGaming technology providers LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCCG Management, a global advisory firm …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on July 7, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

Own a Talent Concierge Artists Agency: TCAA Opens Agency Licensing Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

BUILD A BUSINESS WITH A PROVEN FOUNDATION NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Talent Concierge® Artists Agency (TCAA) is expanding, offering qualified entrepreneurs the opportunity to own and operate a TCAA …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

Geordie Recognized as a Cool Vendor by Gartner in 'Coolest Vendor Innovations in AI Software Security' Report

The company’s unique approach to securing and governing AI agents drives 50× ARR growth in the first six months of 2026 LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Geordie was named a Cool Vendor in the 2026 Gartner Coolest Vendor …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, IT Industry ...
Published on July 7, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

SBS Embeds AI into the Global Banking Software that 1,500+ Financial Institutions Run On

SBS AI Foundation Enables Banks to Move from AI Experimentation to Enterprise-wide Roll Out, Fueling Faster Innovation Without Compromising Compliance LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SBS, the global financial …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on July 7, 2026 - 07:57 GMT

AIFO Funded Expands Beginner Prop Trading Education

AIFO helps new prop traders compare funded trading programs, challenge rules, payout conditions, and risk requirements before choosing an account. HONG KONG, HONG KONG, CHINA, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AIFO is expanding its beginner- …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

American IRA Hosts Ryan Hughes for Webinar on Non-Recourse Financing in Self-Directed Retirement Accounts

Learn how non-recourse financing can help Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401(k) investors leverage real estate opportunities while managing risk. SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American IRA announced that it will …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

Marbella Branded Homes Carry 75-175% Resale Premium, Black Privé Finds

EUR 3.2 billion pipeline now anchored by Dolce&Gabbana, Fendi Casa and Karl Lagerfeld residences, with 80% of top developments pre-sold. LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Branded residences in Marbella now …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

Diana Derval remporte le prix Insights Professional of the Year 2026

Diana Derval remporte le prix Insights Professional of the Year 2026, éblouissant le jury avec ses recherches en neurosciences et en exploration spatiale. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sur les pas des Bleus pendant cette …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

VERIDEX Alethia Introduces Rights Continuity to Keep the Evidence of Documented Rights Reviewable

A new operating model to keep the evidence behind documented rights auditable and reconcilable after execution, meeting DORA and eIDAS 2 traceability demands. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VERIDEX Alethia (VERIDEX …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 05:52 GMT

Kyber Selected as a PropertyCasualty360 2026 Insurance Luminaries Winner

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kyber has been named to PropertyCasualty360’s Insurance PropertyCasualty360’s Insurance Luminaries Class of 2026, in the categories of Workplace Culture, Rising Star of the Year for Founder …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 05:22 GMT

With No Self-Hosted Figma Option, Pixso Fills the Gap for Enterprise Design Teams

Pixso launches on-premises and private cloud deployment, giving enterprise UI design teams a self-hosted alternative Figma does not provide. HONGKONG, NOT APPLICABLE, HONG KONG, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pixso, an all-in-one UI/UX …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 05:03 GMT

Eni Investment Boosts Confidence in Pantera's Strategic EnergyX Stake

US$225 million backing for EnergyX highlights Pantera Minerals' strategic investment Pantera Minerals (OTCQB:PTMLF) AR, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pantera Minerals (ASX: PFE | OTCQB: PTMLF) has received a significant …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:50 GMT

Boardmix Emerges as Leading Miro Alternative for Enterprises Requiring On-Premises Deployment

Boardmix adds on-premises and private cloud deployment, giving data-sensitive enterprises an option Miro's cloud-only platform doesn't offer. HONGKONG, NOT APPLICABLE, HONG KONG, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boardmix, an AI-powered …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:29 GMT

The Cost To Fly By Private Jet Decreased In Q2 2026

Hourly jet card prices fell 1% quarter-to-quarter at the end of June, according to an analysis by independent buyer's guide Private Jet Card Comparisons MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The average hourly rate for …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:25 GMT

DataZapp: Smarter Marketing Data Strategies for Insurance Agencies Looking to Reduce Acquisition Costs

Learn how insurance agencies are using DataZapp's marketing data to reach high-intent prospects and cut customer acquisition costs. ORMOND BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As insurance agencies continue to face …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:16 GMT

Exeleon Magazine Unveils The Most Innovative Brands to Watch in 2026, Featuring MacMillan Consulting on the Cover

The latest special edition of Exeleon Magazine celebrates organizations redefining industries through innovation, leadership, and real-world impact. MIDDLETOWN, DE, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exeleon Magazine is proud to …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:06 GMT

From Data Centers to Prediction Markets: Companies Present at the July 9 Global Technology Virtual Investor Conference

Investors Ask Questions in Real Time and Request One-on-One Meetings with Management Teams OTC Markets Group Inc (OTCMKTS:OTCM) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B2i Digital, Inc. invites investors to its latest …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 04:00 GMT

Argent LNG Awards Marine, Environmental and Site Engineering Services Contract to GIS

Argent LNG’s Louisiana First procurement strategy and marks a significant milestone in the company’s systematic execution of its FERC permitting roadmap METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argent LNG today announced …

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Published on July 7, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Steve Merritt and Wayne Blease Earn IBBA Platinum Chairman's Circle Award, the Association's Top Production Honor

Transworld's Steve Merritt and Wayne Blease earn the IBBA's elite Platinum Chairman's Circle Award for closing $10M+ in business deals during 2025. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Steve Merritt, MCBI, …

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