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RBC to Pay $275K Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures
By Melanie WaddellOver seven years, a FINRA order states, the firm did not have an AML compliance program "reasonably designed to detect and cause the reporting of suspicious transactions."
July 24, 2026
FINRA Suspends Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep Over Options Trades, TextingOne client couple lost almost $400,000 as the broker generated $62,000 in commissions, according to the regulator.
July 23, 2026
Financial Literacy Key to Spotting Fraud: FINRABoosting such knowledge is tied to greater fraud awareness, according to the regulator's Investor Education survey.
July 21, 2026
5 Big FINRA Moves in the Last 12 MonthsThe BD regulator has gotten the go-ahead to make several adjustments over the past year.
July 20, 2026
Why FINRA Is Requiring Less Exam Data From BDsThe regulator has reduced data requests for exams by 12% and will examine lower-risk firms less frequently.
July 20, 2026
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Are You Making These Compliance-Related Annuity Mistakes?Failing to understand a client's needs and not documenting why the product is suitable are just two concerns, advisors say.
July 17, 2026
BD to Pay $1.1M Over Variable Annuity ExchangesA rep at the firm, Centarus Financial, was also suspended for recommending 88 unsuitable VA exchanges, a FINRA order states.
July 15, 2026
Ex-Ameriprise Rep Wins $200K, Expungement in Defamation CaseBrooke Pilant claimed defamation, intentional misrepresentation and tortious interference. A FINRA arb panel agreed.