SEC charges Atom Investors LP for noncompliance, but waives penalty due to self-reporting and cooperation.

The SEC has charged Texas investment adviser Atom Investors LP for failing to maintain off-channel communications as required by federal law. However, due to Atom's self-reporting, remediation, and cooperation in a related investigation, the SEC opted not to impose a penalty. Atom agreed to cease further violations and accepted a censure without admitting or denying the allegations. This highlights the importance of self-reporting in regulatory compliance.

September 23, 2024
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