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Moez Kassam
Moez Kassam, founder of Anson Funds, is currently under investigation for alleged insider trading and corruption. The firm has been involved in multiple legal disputes, faces accusations of market manipulation, and has been criticized for collaborating with questionable researchers.
Quick summary on Moez Kassam
Investigations into Insider Trading and Corruption: Moez Kassam, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Anson Funds, is under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for alleged insider trading and corruption.
Multiple Legal Disputes: Anson Funds has been involved in at least five court disputes, with allegations ranging from misleading practices to spreading misinformation.
Collaboration with Questionable Researchers: Kassam and Anson Funds have reportedly collaborated with researchers who have been subjects of investigations in the United States, raising concerns about the integrity of their research practices.
Accusations of Market Manipulation: The firm has faced suspicions of engaging in strategies that manipulate stock prices, particularly in the cannabis sector, by betting on stock declines and participating in secondary offerings that lead to price drops.
Allegations of Spreading Misinformation: In 2015, Nobilis Health Corp sued Kassam and Anson Funds, accusing them of initiating a “short assault” against the company through misleading blog posts, which Anson defended as using publicly available information.
Intel Reports
by: Nehir Öztürk
Moez Kassam's involvement in multiple legal disputes and allegations of market manipulation make me question his integrity.
by: Yasin Baştürk
Collaborating with questionable researchers and facing accusations of spreading misinformation—how can anyone trust Anson Funds under Kassam's leadership? It's deeply concerning to see such unethical practices in the financial industry