2014 News Releases

Monday, November 17, 2014
SIPC: $10 Billion Recovery Milestone Reached in Madoff Case with Feeder Fund Settlement

Herald Fund and Primeo Feeder Fund Recovery Agreement Adds Another $497 Million

Thursday, November 13, 2014
New Board Chair Nominated By President Obama

Treasury Official Joined SIPC Board in September, Bains Nomination Awaits Floor Action by U.S. Senate

Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Beware of "Phishing" Scams Run Through Look-Alike Web Sites Imitating SIPC

Advance-Fee Payment Requirement is a Big Tip-Off: Victims, Potential Investors Warned Not to Share Personal Data on Phony "Look-Alike" Web Sites.

Friday, September 5, 2014
SIPC Issues Statement on SEC Decision Not to Pursue Stanford Appeal

SEC Decision Follows U.S. Court of Appeals & District Court Decision That Stanford International Bank CD Investors Do Not Meet Definition of Customer Under SIPA.

Friday, August 15, 2014
Friday, July 18, 2014
SIPC Issues Statement on Stanford Decision From U.S. Court of Appeals

U.S. Court of Appeals Upholds District Court Decision That Stanford International Bank CD Investors Do Not Meet Definition of Customer Under SIPA

Monday, May 5, 2014
SIPC: Nearly $6 Billion Now Distributed to Madoff Victims

Additional $351.6 Million Goes to Customers with Allowed Claims With Madoff Trustee�s Fourth Distribution.