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FINRA Fines Merrill $950K for Failing to Red-Flag Reps Stealing From Clients
By Jeff BermanTwo of the firm's reps stole over $6 million from 13 clients in separate schemes that ran for several years, according to FINRA.
December 13, 2021
Goldman, Morgan Stanley Say Any Drop in Stocks Likely to Be SmallCurrent index levels, they said, indicate low single-digit returns over 12 months with a maximum drop between 5 and 10%.
December 07, 2021
Ex-Merrill Broker Arrested Over Charges Tied to $1M ScamThe former broker allegedly used investors' funds to buy a luxury car "and pay fees for a private golf club on Long Island," says the DOJ.
December 07, 2021
FINRA Fines Wells Fargo $2.25MWells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and Wells Fargo Clearing Services failed to store about 13 million client records in the "WORM" format.
December 07, 2021
Regulators: Hold On to Digital Communications!The pandemic forced online communication through several devices; now, regulators want advisory firms to hold on to this information.
December 07, 2021
Ex-Merrill Rep Who Scammed Pastors Sentenced to 7 Years in PrisonThe former broker had pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud and admitted to swindling millions of dollars from victims in several states.
December 06, 2021
Morgan Stanley Sees Fed as Greater Threat to Stocks Than OmicronAnalysts at the wirehouse see the S&P 500 trending lower into next year, and valuations declining.
December 03, 2021
Veteran Advisor Sues J.P. Morgan After Jumping to the Firm From MerrillThe head of the $1 billion Campbell Group alleges the Private Bank has been aggressively trying to poach her clients.