Mirage Investments Corp. (MIC) planned a tender offer for the shares of Gulf States International Corp. (GSIC). Archer, an officer of MIC, placed purchase orders for GSIC stock through the New York office of the Bahamian Bank (BB) prior to the announcement of the tender offer, making a $300,000 profit when the tender offer was made public. The Bahamas is a secrecy jurisdiction. The bank informed the SEC that under its law, it could not disclose the name of the person for whom it purchased the stock. What, if anything, may the SEC do to discover whether the federal securities laws have been violated?

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match the scenarios with terms related to financial aid.

pell grant

student loan

merit-based scholarship

richard is one of the leading college basketball players in the state of florida. he also maintains a good academic record. looking at his talent and potential, furman university offers to bear the expenses for his college education.

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anita wants to pursue a certificate program in sports nutrition. to pay for the course, she borrows money by filing the fafsa.

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nathan comes from a low-income household. he wants to pursue an undergraduate degree in marketing. he receives financial aid covering 50 percent of his college expenses. nathan does not have to pay back this amount.

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consumer credit. an advantage is that it allows consumers to afford expensive goods and services now, increasing their standard of living. however, a disadvantage is that it creates a trap for debt, if people do not have self control, they may see themselves filing personal bankruptcy.