Rule changes from 2020 enable SEC to ban frivolous filers from its tip award program
Agency pays near-record US$110 million to tipster
The SEC has awarded US$2.6 million to an assortment of whistleblowers
The SEC has given out approximately US$950 million to 193 whistleblowers since 2012
The regulator's whistleblower program has generated hundreds of tips and paid out millions in rewards
The latest award came on a tip that led to multiple investigations and enforcement actions
SEC orders joint payout to former tipster team who sought separate awards
The regulator issued an alert about a banned man hosting online investment conferences
The SEC paid US$3.2 million for tip and ongoing assistance, in spite of delay in coming forward
The agency has awarded whistleblowers US$123 million since 2014