The latest award came on a tip that led to multiple investigations and enforcement actions
The SEC paid US$3.2 million for tip and ongoing assistance, in spite of delay in coming forward
The agency has awarded whistleblowers US$123 million since 2014
Agency hands out its record-setting 40th financial award for an enforcement tip
Informants receive between 5%-15% of tax collected as a result of tips
"Highly specific" information led to successful enforcement, director says
For their independent data analysis, the whistleblower was awarded US$1.1 million
Award recognizes efforts to promote human rights or fight corruption
Clues are often buried in technical information, the regulator says
The individual provided “extensive and sustained assistance” to the SEC