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Violations of Whistleblower Protection Rule land RIA in hot water

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Alexander Barzacanos

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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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