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WisdomTree subsidiary receives SEC Wells Notice over ESG fund disclosures
WisdomTree, Inc.
- SEC staff issued a Wells Notice to WisdomTree Asset Management alleging securities law violations related to three ESG-focused ETFs.
- The three WisdomTree Trust ESG funds had average AUM of about $119M and were liquidated in February 2024 after board approval in December 2023.
- WTAM maintains its actions were compliant with all laws and intends to respond through the Wells Notice process.
- Potential remedies sought by SEC could include injunctions, disgorgement, pre-judgment interest, and civil money penalties.