Securities News & Updates
Utah Man Sentenced to 180 Months for $89M Investment Fraud Case
September 2, 2026
On September 2, 2026, Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen of the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah sentenced…
INVESTOR ALERT: Unauthorized Impersonation of North Capital Private Securities Corporation
August 14, 2026
Referrals to the Utah Division of Securities and the FBI claim impostors established an entity called North Capital Markets and…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 21, 2026
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed every year on June 15th, making it the perfect time to talk about…
The “Human Cost” of Online Scamming
May 24, 2026
As the Utah Division of Securities continues to monitor emerging financial threats, the BG Wealth Sharing Group (also known as…
INVESTOR ALERT: RentDue Capital
May 19, 2026
6/24/2026 UPDATE — Updated Criminal Sentencing Date9/2/2026 at 11:00 AM in Room 2B 206 (St George) before District Judge Ann…
INVESTOR ALERT: BG Wealth Sharing LTD
March 10, 2026
The Utah Division of Securities (Division) is issuing a warning about BG Wealth Sharing LTD. The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) issued a formal warning,…
Dr. Roger Silvers Appointed as Newest Member of the Utah Securities Commission
January 7, 2026
Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities has announced the appointment of Dr. Roger…
Old Tricks, New Twists: Avoiding Investment Scams in 2026
January 5, 2026
The digital age has brought unprecedented convenience and connection, but it has also provided fertile ground for fraudsters to refine…
The Twelve Days of Grift-mas: NASAA’s top 12 Investor Threats
December 11, 2025
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) is warning investors that bad actors are preparing to unwrap a new generation…
Don’t Let Fraud Steal Your Holiday Cheer!
December 1, 2025
The holiday season is a time for giving, goodwill, and often, a little extra spending. Unfortunately, this festive atmosphere is…
Utah Man Sentenced to 100 Months in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Securities Fraud Scheme
November 17, 2025
The District of Utah’s U.S. District Court sentenced Thomas Paul Madden of Washington City to 100 months in prison for…
Tales from the Crypt(o): Risk and Ruin in Speculative Investments!
October 31, 2025
As the nights grow longer and shadows dance, we often find ourselves contemplating what truly sends shivers down our spines.…
NEWS RELEASE: Utah Division of Securities and CFTC Secure Final Judgment Against Precious Metals Firm that Defrauded Elderly Adults
October 17, 2025
The final judgment against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn orders restitution and a civil monetary penalty; underscores commitment to protect…
Utah Division of Securities and CFTC Secure Final Judgment Against Precious Metals Firm that Defrauded Elderly Adults
October 17, 2025
The final judgment against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn orders restitution and a civil monetary penalty; underscores commitment to protect…
INVESTOR ALERT: Bruce Anderson & Robert Yukes
October 15, 2025
The Utah Division of Securities has issued an Emergency Order, and the Utah Securities Commission has issued an Order of…
Navigating Securities Licensing in Utah: A Professional’s Guide
October 1, 2025
Have you ever considered working as an investment adviser or a broker-dealer? The State of Utah requires its securities professionals…
NEWS RELEASE: Belgian National Sentenced to Prison after Defrauding Investors in a $5M Ponzi Scheme
September 19, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Belgian national in the United States operated a $5 million Ponzi scheme over the…
NEWS RELEASE: Belgian National Sentenced to Prison after Defrauding Investors in a $5M Ponzi Scheme
September 19, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Belgian national in the United States operated a $5 million Ponzi scheme over the…
Investment Adviser Cybersecurity Update
September 1, 2025
By Adalynn Rich The threat of cybercrime against investors has grown significantly, and The Utah Division of Securities (“Division”) is…
Utah Division of Securities Modifies Fee Guidance for Investment Advisers
August 21, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY, UT—The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Securities announced a modification to its guidance for registered investment…
