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Jane Norberg Named Chief of SEC Whistleblower Office

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Assistance and information from a whistleblower who knows of possible securities law violations can be among the most powerful weapons in the law enforcement arsenal of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Through their knowledge of the circumstances and individuals involved, whistleblowers can help the Commission identify possible fraud and other violations much earlier than might otherwise have been possible. That allows the Commission to minimize the harm to investors, better preserve the integrity of the United States' capital markets, and more swiftly hold accountable those responsible for unlawful conduct.

The Commission is authorized by Congress to provide monetary awards to eligible individuals who come forward with high-quality original information that leads to a Commission enforcement action in which over $1,000,000 in sanctions is ordered. The range for awards is between 10% and 30% of the money collected.

The Office of the Whistleblower was established to administer the SEC's whistleblower program. We greatly appreciate your interest, and we hope that this website answers any questions you may have.

We understand that the decision to come forward with information about securities fraud or other wrongdoing is not one taken lightly, and we are here to answer any questions you may have. You can reach the Office of the Whistleblower at (202) 551-4790.

• Implementing the Dodd-Frank Act 
• Researching the Federal Securities Laws Through the SEC Website 
• The Laws That Govern the Securities Industry 
• The SEC Whistleblower Program was created by Congress on July 21, 2010 in Section 922 of the Dodd-Frank Act 
• Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Wikipedia
• Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Wex/LII
• 15 U.S. Code § 78c - Definitions and application, LII
• Jane Norberg has been named Chief of SEC Whistleblower Office following the departure of inaugural chief Sean McKessy
• Sean McKessy, Chief of Whistleblower Office, to Leave SEC
• SEC Announces Largest-Ever Whistleblower Award
• SEC Issues $20 Million Whistleblower Award

SEC Spotlight on Whistleblower Awards

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) whistleblower program went into effect on July 21, 2010, when the President signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The same law also established a whistleblower incentive program at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which is run by former senior SEC enforcement attorney[1] Christopher C. Ehrman.[2][3] The program rewards people who submit tips related to violations of the Commodity Exchange Act.[4] The SEC can make awards ranging from 10 to 30 percent of the monetary sanctions collected, which are paid from its Investor Protection Fund. Read more