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FINRA Hits BD With $500k Fine Over Texting
By Melanie WaddellIt also suspended the firm's CEO for not preserving and checking 10,900 text messages sent or received by 27 associated persons.
April 05, 2024
Ex-Ameriprise Advisor Awaits Sentencing in $1.2M Fraud CaseThe Texas-based planner pleaded guilty to defrauding clients; she used money to buy a house and shotgun.
April 05, 2024
FINRA Hits Another BD in Finfluencers SweepThe promotional communications on social media platforms contained promissory language and violated organizational rules.
April 04, 2024
Insured Retirement Institute CEO Vows to Defend Annuity IndustryWayne Chopus said the association is supporting a 'digital first' revolution in its income solutions.
April 04, 2024
Get Ready! FINRA's New Home Office Rules Are Nearly HereThe new rules "will be key in defining ... how firms conduct branch office inspections," says ACA Group's Patrycja Savignano.
April 04, 2024
SEC Hits RIA With $6.5M Texting FineSenvest employees communicated about company business internally and externally using personal texting platforms.
April 03, 2024
Commonwealth Must Pay SEC $93M Over Revenue SharingCEO Wayne Bloom said the firm is "exploring all options to continue to defend our position."
April 03, 2024
Reg BI to Be 2025 SEC Exam PriorityThe SEC is issuing more Risk Alerts and releasing its priorities early, the agency's exam director said Tuesday.