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Ex-Broker Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over Ponzi Scheme
By Jeff BermanPerry Santillo's 20-year sentence will run concurrently with a 17.5-year sentence he already faces.
October 24, 2022
FINRA Developing Machine-Readable RulebookFINRA is seeking comment on the rulebook initiative, which offers quick access to 40 commonly searched rules.
October 21, 2022
5 Top Lessons From the WhatsApp Crackdown: Law FirmThe SEC and FINRA are still watching, so firms should revisit their policies now, says attorney Issa Hanna.
October 12, 2022
Ex-RIA Comptroller in Father-Daughter Ponzi Scheme Gets 6-Year SentenceThe former comptroller's father, an ex-Securities America broker, was previously sentenced to 13 years in prison.
October 12, 2022
FINRA Issues First Reg BI-Related FineA sanctioned ex-broker recommended trades that were "excessive in light of the customer's investment profile," FINRA said.
October 10, 2022
Ex-Edward Jones Broker Who Scammed Clients Permanently Blocked From Securities BusinessRonald T. Molo was previously indicted for defrauding three investors out of about $800,000.
October 07, 2022
Get Ready: FINRA's New CE Rules Start in JanuaryThe regulatory element will now be an annual requirement — and will likely zero in on Reg BI.
October 07, 2022
Ex-Broker Found Guilty of Fraud Related to Murder of ClientKeith Todd Ashley was charged with murder while under investigation in a suspected fraud scheme.