We delve into interesting aspects of historic and recent financial frauds with the aim of informing and empowering investors and businesses with knowledge to protect themselves from becoming victims of financial fraud. Seasoned forensic accountant, Jim Barratt, breaks down the frauds in simple terms and provides Illuminating analysis and insightful commentary on these deceptive practices that plague the business world. Experienced professionals join the podcast as guests to share their experiences and perspectives. Financial frauds are often astonishing, scandalous, and ridiculous.
Financial Fraud and Other Shenanigans
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We delve into interesting aspects of historic and recent financial frauds with the aim of informing and empowering investors and businesses with knowledge to protect themselves from becoming victims of financial fraud. Seasoned forensic accountant, Jim Barratt, breaks down the frauds in simple terms and provides Illuminating analysis and insightful commentary on these deceptive practices that plague the business world. Experienced professionals join the podcast as guests to share their experiences and perspectives. Financial frauds are often astonishing, scandalous, and ridiculous.
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Recent Episodes
May 7, 2025
Insider Trading: The Perennial Problem of Exploiting Non-Public Information
You likely have heard of the term, “Insider Trading” before, but do you know who might be an insider and how someone can be charged with a crime? Insider trading has been a hot-button issue for years and is a perennial problem that occurs when greed meets opportunity and information is exploited for personal gain.Many of us have heard about high-profile business people and celebrities who have been on the wrong side of the law and have paid large penalties and even served time in prison. The reality is that illegal insider trading is not limited to the ultra-wealthy and it is committed on a regular basis by people in everyday jobs, who are looking to make some easy money on a tip they heard from a friend or colleague. Even members of the US Congress are under scrutiny for possible insider trading.In this episode, we discuss the history of insider trading, some high-profile insider traders who were jailed and fined, the relevant legislation and court cases, and the role of the SEC in enforcing the laws. We have two special guests who are experts in the securities law industry to unpack the issues related to insider trading. Rebecca Fike, is a partner at the law firm of Vinson & Elkins. She served as a former SEC enforcement attorney for 10 years. She is a frequent speaker and writer on SEC topics and regularly appears on panels at industry and legal conferences, webcasts and client events. Her practice includes representing public and private company clients in SEC matters.We are also joined by Dan Nathan, who is a seasoned securities attorney who has had a broad view of securities enforcement in his career. Dan served as an Assistant Director in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement, where one of his many accomplishments was overseeing the insider trading investigation that led to the landmark Supreme Court decision in U.S. vs O’Hagan. Dan also served as the Deputy Director of Enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or CFTC, and as the Vice President and Director of Regional Enforcement at FINRA. He also represented individuals and companies involved in insider trading investigations in private practice.Along the way, we discuss the evolving history, lessons learned and highlight issues for investors to consider to stay fraud-free.***Host: Jim BarrattWebsite: Barratt Consulting GroupLinkedIn profile: Jim Barratt, CPA, CFF | LinkedIn***Special Guest: Rebecca FikesWebsite: Rebecca Fike | People | Vinson & Elkins LLPLinkedIn profile: Rebecca Fike | LinkedInSpecial Guest: Dan NathanLinkedIn profile: Daniel Nathan | LinkedIn***To learn more about Insider Trading:“The Den of Thieves”, book by James B. Stewart, 1992.“Wall Street”, movie by Oliver Stone, 1987.***Voiceovers by Cat Stratakis.
November 14, 2024
Cryptocurrency: A Criminal’s Delight or the Future of Finance
Jim Barratt explores the world of cryptocurrency with industry experts, including Michael Saylor, Jaime Dimon, and Gary Gensler, highlighting the red flags for investors to stay fraud-free.
August 8, 2024
Raising the Alarm: The Devastating Impact of Elder Fraud
In this episode, we dive into the devastating issue of elder fraud, which is growing at an alarming rate and seriously harming our senior population. We explore the impact of the various types of scams targeting the elderly. Victims are losing billions of dollars each year with the increase in email, internet and cryptocurrency scams. Government agencies and companies are working to raise awareness, provide education and limit the ability of scammers. Our special guest, Ron Long, has dedicated much of his career to developing improved ways for financial institutions to fight the scourge of elder financial exploitation. Ron created and led the Elder Client Initiative team at Wells Fargo Advisors and currently serves as the co-lead of the Senior Investor Compliance Services team at Stevens and Lee. It is critical to raise awareness to people of all ages so we can collectively work to prevent criminals from preying on our most vulnerable citizens. **** Host: Jim Barratt Website: Barratt Consulting Group LinkedIn profile: Jim Barratt, CPA, CFF | LinkedIn **** Special Guest: Ronald Long Website: Ronald C. Long - Stevens & Lee (stevenslee.com) LinkedIn profile: Ronald Long | LinkedIn **** To learn more about Elder Fraud Exploitation: Internet Crime Complaint Center(IC3) | Home Page -FBI Fighting fraud against older adults | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov) -Federal Trade Commission How to Report Elder Abuse, Financial Exploitation (aarp.org) – American Association of Retired Persons Protecting Seniors From Financial Exploitation | FINRA.org – FINRA **** Voiceovers by Cat Stratakis.
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