SEC charges Merrill Lynch, Harvest Volatility Management for ignoring client investment limits

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The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Harvest Volatility Management and Merrill Lynch on Wednesday for exceeding clients’ predesignated investment limits over a two-year period.
The two companies settled separately and will pay a combined $9.3 million to resolve the claims.
The SEC found Harvest exposed investors to greater financial risks and Merrill connected clients to Harvest while aware that accounts were exceeding designated limits.

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