UBS High Yield Fund (DHY): SEC orders Credit Suisse to pay $10,080,220 over adviser violation
The SEC issued a cease-and-desist order against Credit Suisse and affiliates, which consented without admitting or denying findings. The SEC said Credit Suisse acted as the fund's investment adviser in violation of Section 9(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 from October 24, 2022 to June 7, 2023, and the firms agreed to pay $10,080,220 in disgorgement, interest and civil penalties.
- SEC order dated December 13, 2023; Credit Suisse and affiliates censured and agreed to cease and desist
- Alleged violation period: October 24, 2022 to June 7, 2023
- Total payment of disgorgement, prejudgment interest and civil penalties: $10,080,220
- Fund services continue under a time-limited exemption through June 12, 2024, when they are expected to move to UBS advisers