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FINRA Warns of Sixfold Increase in Romance Scams
By Melanie WaddellThe largest reported losses to these scams in 2021 were paid in cryptocurrency, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
February 16, 2022
FINRA Expands Firms' Power to Curb Senior ExploitationEffective March 17, firms will be able to place temporary holds on securities transactions when they suspect abuse.
February 15, 2022
Judge Awards $900K to Eye Doctor Bilked by ex-Wells Fargo AdvisorThe former rep was arrested in October in the theft of over $2.86 million from five clients.
February 15, 2022
6 Top Form CRS Failures FINRA Found in 20212021 was the first full calendar year in which FINRA examined how broker-dealers have implemented the rule.
February 11, 2022
Ex-Schwab Rep Who Bilked His Dad, Other Clients Gets 16-Plus Years in PrisonThe former broker pleaded guilty to defrauding 12 investors out of more than $3.3 million.
February 11, 2022
6 Top Reg BI Compliance Failures: FINRAIn the first full year of exams on Regulation Best Interest, here's where BDs fell short.
February 09, 2022
FINRA to Update Variable Annuity Exam QuestionsOne question may be about how a firm supervises annuity buyouts.
February 09, 2022
5 Hot Topics for FINRA Exams in 2022FINRA says it plans to home in on these emerging compliance areas where it found deficiencies in 2021.