Clients were advised to concentrate their holdings in precious metals sector funds
U.S. attorney says the plea ends a "global reign of computer intrusion"
The man tipped his father about corporate acquisitions before they were made public
PwC and one of the firm's partners are paying US$7.9 million to settle allegations
The U.S. self-regulatory organization's head of enforcement is stepping down after two years
Allegations include falsified account statements and Ponzi-like payments
The SEC found that the firm failed to review inactive accounts and also overcharged clients
Alleged scheme involved off-exchange binary options on commodities and foreign currencies
Firm has agreed to pay US$1.95 million
Alleged scheme ran for more than eight years