Bank said to be in discussions with U.K. and U.S. regulators about accepting 'wrongful conduct.'

Scott London and jeweler Bryan Shaw charged in connection with alleged insider trading in shares of five companies, prosecutors say.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved companies using social media such as Twitter and Facebook to announce key financial information.

Robert Khuzami, enforcement director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, says he is stepping down after four-years.

Apple board members urged shareholders to vote against a separate committee for human rights.

At issue in SEC action is whether post contained material information, and, if so, whether posting to Facebook counts as selective disclosure.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the Chinese affiliates of five leading accounting firms with violating securities laws.

White House designates SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter as successor.