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Emojis Could Prompt a Customer Complaint, FINRA Exec Warns
By Melanie WaddellWhile FINRA isn't planning emoji-related enforcement, its exam chief urges BDs to consider "novel issues" in texting.
June 09, 2023
Ex-RBC, Ameriprise Broker Charged With Kidnapping Is Barred by FINRARBC fired Scott Matalon after he was arrested; the bar stems from a client complaint at Ameriprise.
June 09, 2023
TD Ameritrade Clearing Hit With $500K FineConfirmations sent to nearly 10 million clients did not disclose that the ETNs and preferred securities in question were in fact callable, FINRA said.
June 08, 2023
Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor Pleads Guilty to Money LaunderingThe ex-broker took more than $1.5 million from two close relatives who were clients, the prosecutor said.
June 06, 2023
Ex-Edward Jones Rep Fined, Suspended for Texting Client DocsThe former advisor was suspended for 15 months and fined $15,000 by the regulator.
June 01, 2023
House Passes Bill to Require Accredited Investor ExamUnder the bill, the SEC would devise the exam and FINRA would administer it.
May 31, 2023
Here's How FINRA Spent $48M of Fine MoneyThe regulator spent an additional $63.3 million on "fines-eligible expenditures," it said.
May 23, 2023
FINRA Fines 5 Firms for Reg BI, Form CRS ViolationsSome firms failed to file a timely Form CRS while others failed to acknowledge prior disciplinary history.