The whistleblower reported misconduct to another agency and was still rewarded
Three victims of fraud notified SEC of scheme targeting retail investors
The increases came in spite of the U.S. federal government shutdown
A sports auction site allegedly required investors to sign an agreement stating they would not report violations to the SEC
Latest tip leads to a US$7 million reward
A tipster was awarded US$1.8 million for reporting misconduct committed overseas
Trade group also calls for action on tax reform and money laundering
The duo provided "significant information" that led to an investigation
Regulator says "there is a point at which a delay becomes unreasonable"
Whistleblowers repeatedly reported alleged violations internally before providing a tip to the SEC