SEC seeks final judgment against ex-Western Asset co-CIO Ken Leech; $103 million slated for investors
The SEC asked a court to approve a consent judgment against former Western Asset co-CIO Stephen Kenneth Leech II in a cherry‑picking case, which, alongside a prior firm settlement, would return $103 million to harmed investors, according to the agency.
SEC·Oct 6, 2026, 8:30 PM·2 min read✓ Verified

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