Global Fraud Crackdown Sparks International Tensions and Investor Restrictions
The article discusses how U.S. securities laws apply to fraud that happens outside the country. This has caused confusion and disagreements between the U.S. and other countries. The SEC has made some changes to address these issues, but there is still a lack of clarity on how far U.S. laws can reach. This uncertainty has led to challenges for U.S. investors and foreign businesses.