Instead of trading profits, scheme stashed investors' money in bullion
SRO would allow discount brokers to boost communication with investors
Rep started a GoFundMe to help out a client breached privacy obligation
Over $3 million in capital was raised from clients to fund firm's growth
Rep banned back in 1998 is now facing fraud allegations
Court ruled that payments investors received were fraudulent, must be voided
Firms falsely inflated revenues to boost deal value, U.S. authorities allege
Regulator stiffens requirements on payment, e-money firms
Regulator to consult on disclosure rules for issuers, improve existing regime
Pair allegedly traded on inside information gleaned from corporate press releases