Violations of Whistleblower Protection Rule land RIA in hot water

GQG Partners crafted contractual language preventing disclosure of potential securities law violations by prospective and former employees.

The SEC announced settled charges against GQG Partners (GQG), a New York boutique RIA for its violation of the Dodd-Frank era Whistleblower Protection Rule.

GQG has agreed to pay a $500,000 penalty without admitting or denying the allegations.

The charges relate to NDAs the company entered into with employment candidates that

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