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SEC whistleblower awards in 2023: Fewer, but still a record number

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Over $501m awarded to whistleblowers in 2023, with one individual receiving $279m.

A record high total of more than $501m was awarded to whistleblowers by the SEC in 2023 – yet only nine successful SEC enforcement or related actions resulted from the tips. This compared unfavourably with last year with $214.5m paid and 25 actions resulting.

Historically 2021 was an even busier year, with over

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